Product category:
Power Supply ICs and Controllers
News Release from: PolarFab | Subject: PBC4
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 16 September 2002
30V BiCMOS process has designs on smart
power
PolarFab's PBC4 0.5-micron BiCMOS process has been qualified for volume production.
PolarFab's PBC4 0.5-micron BiCMOS process has been qualified for volume production The PBC4 process, which accommodates power levels up to 30V, is designed for power management and smart-power applications, making it ideal for motor controllers, gate drivers, and microprocessor supervisory circuits
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 20 Jan 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Smart power process extends to 8in wafers
PolarFab has achieved qualification for production of 8in wafers of its PBC4 0.5-micron BiCMOS process.
Power IC process gains more options
PolarFab has added several new features and devices to its 6in wafer PBC4 0.5-micron BCD process.
PBC4 provides the ability to integrate dense 0.5-micron CMOS with high-voltage drivers, enabling the fabrication of extremely complex smart-power chips.
The PBC4 process supports a large and comprehensive selection of transistors, and is available on 6in wafers, with plans to expand to 8in wafers in 2003.
Because most mosfets feature double tubbing (body isolated from substrate), multiple supply systems can be easily handled through the PBC4 process.
The new PBC4 process features dual gate oxides (5.5 and 16V) and complementary N- and P-channel mosfets with 5, 16, and 30V capabilities, a 16V poly-poly capacitor, a ZTC poly resistor, and a vertical NPN transistor.
Two- and three-layer metal versions of the process are also available.
Additional devices as well as 40V capability will be available in 2003.
PBC4 is completely supported by PolarFab with a full-featured Cadence PDK (process design kit), ESD cells, a digital library, a comprehensive manual, excellent models for all devices, and application notes.
Pricing and delivery is dependant on customer requirements.
(This was Electronicstalk's Top Story on 13 September 2002).
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