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In-house Developed Analog IP Service
We provide high-performance analog IP that meets our customers' needs in a short delivery time.
Our analog IP is centered around highly power-efficient analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) that convert the analog output of sensors into digital.
Based on our wide range of analog IP, we provide services such as customization to meet our customers' needs and porting to various semiconductor processes. Additionally, our analog IP can be ported to a designated semiconductor manufacturing foundry (FAB) and customized to meet specific requirements. We provide flexible solutions tailored to our customers' needs and deliver optimal results.
Based on our wide range of analog IP, we provide services such as customization to meet our customers' needs and porting to various semiconductor processes. Additionally, our analog IP can be ported to a designated semiconductor manufacturing foundry (FAB) and customized to meet specific requirements. We provide flexible solutions tailored to our customers' needs and deliver optimal results.
What is Analog IP?
Analog IP (Intellectual Property) refers to a technology that provides pre-designed circuit blocks for processing analog signals within semiconductor chips. This IP represents "intellectual property" and refers to design data protected by patents or other means. The IP is provided as design data and is utilized in various semiconductor circuit designs. Analog IP is used in the design of various electronic devices and is a crucial element supporting efficient product development.
Role of Analog IP
Analog IP is a semiconductor circuit primarily responsible for processing analog signals and plays a crucial role in tasks such as converting analog signals from sensors into digital signals. In modern electronic devices, especially smartphones, automotive systems, and IoT devices, technology that accurately processes analog signals is essential.
Examples of Main Analog IPs
Analog IP includes circuit blocks such as the following:
| A/D Converter (Analog-to-Digital Converter) | Converts analog signals into digital signals. |
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| D/A Converter (Digital-to-Analog Converter) | Converts digital signals into analog signals. |
| Amplifier Circuit (Op-Amp) | Amplifies weak signals. |
| BGR (Bandgap Reference) | Reference voltage generation circuit for comparing with analog signals. |
| OSC（oscillator) | Circuit for generating a reference clock. |
These circuit blocks are used in a wide range of applications and contribute to enhancing the performance of various electronic devices.
Benefits of Analog IP
The introduction of Analog IP offers the following benefits:
Shorter Design Time
By leveraging existing Analog IP, you can significantly reduce the time required for new circuit design. This reduces the number of prototypes needed and shortens the time to market.Reduced Development Costs
Analog IP alleviates the burden of designing complex analog circuits, which requires advanced expertise. It helps control labor and development tool costs, achieving cost-efficient development.Improved Reliability and Quality
Since Analog IP has already been used in numerous projects and products, its performance and reliability are well-established. This minimizes the risk of errors and defects, resulting in high-performance and reliable products, which also mitigates development risks.Avoidance of Design Complexity
Designing analog circuits requires specialized knowledge, but using Analog IP helps avoid this complexity.Adaptability to Various Applications
Analog IP can be used in a wide range of devices, such as smartphones, automotive systems, IoT devices, and medical equipment. We provide optimized IP for a wide range of fields, including smartphones, automotive systems, IoT devices, and medical equipment. Its broad applicability provides developers with flexible solutions.Customization Flexibility
Analog IP can be customized to meet specific needs. Based on standard IP, it can be optimized for project-specific requirements or manufacturing processes, offering solutions tailored to individual needs.In-house Developed Analog IP Service
Our analog IP services consist of the following three main contents:
Circuit customization
We customize analog IP into circuits tailored to customer needs.Process porting
We port analog IP to the process specified by the customer.IP sales
We sell our pre-developed analog IP as is. We can respond flexibly, allowing us to implement the optimal IP for your project in a short timeframe.* Contracts and conditions will be handled individually.
Analog IP List
Below is a list of the main analog IPs we can provide. With the exception of a few, we have a track record of prototyping and evaluation using the TSMC 180nm process. We can also handle other processes and circuits, so please feel free to contact us.
* The DeltaSigma ADC is currently under development. The values are target values.
* The DeltaSigma ADC is currently under development. The values are target values.
| Element | Description & Performance (Design Value) | Features |
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| Pipelined ADC (PLADC) | Pipelined ADC 16bit 50MSps SNR=80db, 3.3V |
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| Cyclic ADC (CYADC) | Cyclic ADC 16bit 8.5MSps SNR=81dB, 3.3V |
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| SARADC | SAR-ADC 12bit 10MSps SNR69dB, 1.8V |
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| OS-SAR ADC (SAROS) | OverSampling-SARADC 16bit 125kSps SNR>80dB, 1.8V |
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| DeltaSigma ADC (DSADC) | DeltaSigma ADC 24-bit, 48kSPS SNR>100dB, 1.8V |
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| PGA | Instrumentation amplifier and ADC input buffer x1 to x128 |
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| BGR | High Accuracy Bandgap 1.0V, 0.2% 3.3V |
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| RCOSC | High Accuracy RCOSC 5-80 MHz, 1.5% accuracy, 1.8V |
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Usability
Our analog IP is designed with Users Usability features.
In addition to the functionality of analog IP, these ease of use allow us to provide products with high customer value.
- Built-In VREF buffer (ADC)
- Easy-to-use trimming functions
- Aging-resistant design
In addition to the functionality of analog IP, these ease of use allow us to provide products with high customer value.
Customization and Porting
Based on analog IP, we provide customization services to meet customer needs and porting services to the foundry specified by the customer. Rather than developing analog circuits from scratch, we can provide functions based on analog IP in a short period of time.
Typically, developing new analog IP takes significant time and cost, but with our porting service, you can leverage existing design IP for a faster turnaround. This significantly reduces development time and accelerates time-to-market.
Depending on the content, we offer the following two methods.
Typically, developing new analog IP takes significant time and cost, but with our porting service, you can leverage existing design IP for a faster turnaround. This significantly reduces development time and accelerates time-to-market.
Depending on the content, we offer the following two methods.
Customization Design
We utilize analog IP technology and optimize it to meet your desired specifications. This approach brings out the best possible performance in the product.Process Porting
We use the circuit configuration and input/output specifications of the analog IP and port it to the specified process. We ensure design stability while adapting to new manufacturing processes.| Category | Customization Design | Process Porting | Developed IP As-Is |
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| Design Content | Reuses the circuit configuration and redesigns it according to the specifications. | Maintains the circuit configuration and optimizes it for the specified process. | Developed IP As-Is |
| Input/Output Specifications | Modifiable | Unchanged | Unchanged |
| Process | Modifiable To a process with equivalent performance |
Modifiable To a process with equivalent performance |
Unchanged |
| Electrical Characteristics | Modifiable/Adjustable | Dependent on process performance | Unchanged |
We offer analog IP porting compatible with various fabs and processes, maximizing the flexibility of your projects. We can also provide prompt support for porting from our design IP list. We deliver the optimal solution tailored to your process requirements.
For more details, please feel free to contact us.
Delivery times and costs will be quoted individually.
For more details, please feel free to contact us.
Delivery times and costs will be quoted individually.
Please feel free to contact us.
If you have any questions about detailed specifications and information on analog IP, details of IP and porting services not listed on this page, or estimates of costs and delivery times, please feel free to contact us.