Microsemi and MagnaChip Semiconductor partner on 350nm 72V mixed-signal process tech

Microsemi has partnered with MagnaChip Semiconductor to develop advanced mixed-signal process based on 0.35-micron 72 Volt technology.

MagnaChip's power process technology combines Bipolar technology for analog control, CMOS technology for digital control, and Diffused MOS (DMOS) technology for handling the high currents required for managing on-chip or system power.

One of the advanced features of this Bipolar CMOS DMOS (BCD) process with deep trench isolation technique, it reduces transistor pitch and off-state leakage current with high latch-up immunity, resulting in a high degree of integration for complex power management ICs.

The enhanced BCD process technology includes Microsemi devices and structures that are optimized for its targeted product applications to reduce die size, improve overall analog performance, and enhance device performance in high-current situations.

"This is a first key step in expanding our technology portfolio to include a variety of custom processes for the next generation of LED and CCFL lighting products as well as many other future product areas," said James Aralis, Microsemi Vice President of R&D. "The combination of these processes and custom device technologies with our world-class system and IC design capabilities will enable our team to develop highly differentiated and cost-effective products for customers across the full range of our targeted market segments."

Dr. T.J. Lee, Senior Vice president of MagnaChip Semiconductor Manufacturing Services Engineering, commented, "Our goal is to build solid, strategic relationships with foundry customers through outstanding customer service and high quality products. Microsemi exemplifies this type of customer and we are very pleased to partner with industry leader Microsemi to develop our 0.35-micron advanced BCD process. The successful partnership between MagnaChip and Microsemi has demonstrated MagnaChip's capability of providing truly leading edge BCD processes to support our customers' growth."

For more details visit www.magnachip.com, www.microsemi.com