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ASIC Chip in The World Of AI: An Overview

Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have a basic need for application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) chips. The ASIC chip allows programming of instructions to operate as an accelerator for simultaneous algorithms.   An ASIC chip basically enables multiple AI algorithms to operate simultaneously without compromise to its computing power. This makes it more advantageous than other […]

ASIC: Diving into Industrial Applications

ASIC technology allows for the integration of required functionality to pave way for next generation designs. It also allows full customization of the design according to usage and specification. Besides that, Application Specific Integrated Circuits are lower power, high reliability, and difficult to copy. ASICs are designed to carry out a specific task for a […]

Process Node Considerations in The Development Of High-Performance Data Converters

Moving between analog design and digital domains require data converters, but sometimes they present both challenges and opportunities.   When it comes to sensors and actuators, the use of data converters is necessary. Moreover, they are used in many other places, including RF signals for wireless communications, on-chip from PVT monitors, embedded in the SerDes […]

Challenges of Integrating Microprocessors and Memory in A System On a Chip (SOC)

Technological experts nowadays are relying more on integration, particularly in the field of microprocessors. However, there are challenges faced by engineers as it becomes harder to integrate system on a chip or SOC with the increasing amount of IP.   SOC integration has now been challenged with increased complexity such as multiple processors, power domains, […]

Linear Microsystems has been chosen for the development of a Jet Engine Controller ASIC

NEWS RELEASE Linear Microsystems, Inc. has been chosen for the development of a Jet Engine Controller ASIC that operates over an extended temperature range (-55 to 225 deg. C). Irvin, CA – November 9, 2020 – Linear MicroSystems, Inc., a fabless semiconductor company that provides high performance ASICs for a variety of applications, announced today […]

Different Uses of Sensor ASIC

Application specific integrated circuits (ASIC) are designed for specific use or application. Basically, an ASIC design will be used for products having a huge portion of the required electronics on a single integrated circuit.   Typically, ASICs are thought of usually as only digital circuits. Logic synthesis programs and physical layout are used to design […]

Challenges in Different Mixed Signal SOC Applications

Mixed-signal design is a combination of digital and analog circuitry. Analog design is composed of capacitors, inductors, resistors, and transistors while digital circuits are designed using gates for designers to work on extensive ICs. Today, traditional electromechanical systems are replaced by state-of-the-art and advanced electronic systems with the use of magnetic and light sensors. These […]