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What Does a Microsystems Engineer Do?

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Overview

A microsystem engineer researches, designs, develops or tests microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices.  Microsystems engineers use computer software to produce the design they are working with.

Also, these engineers assess their design plans to determine the production cost as well as the efficacy of the products; address issues, if necessary, changes are needed (to improve product or design), and the production process.

Tasks and Duties of a Microsystems Engineer

Daily, a microsystems engineer is responsible for the planning and/or scheduling of development projects about microelectromechanical systems technology.

  • Plan and research about microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology
  • Research development projects about MEMS technology
  • Propose product designs related to MEMS technology while adhering to customer’s requirements, data, and specifications.
  • Manage new product introduction and oversee the successful placement of MEMS applications or devices
  • Develop microelectromechanical systems tools, develop or procure instrumentation, test equipment, or facilities to define MEMS application
  • Develop and handle customer documentation including operating instructions and training manuals
  • Draft intellectual property and patent disclosure related to microelectromechanical systems MEMS products, systems, or devices
  • Develop performance specifications
  • Take note of the operating performance and characteristics at the same time communicate these gathered experiences to fellow engineers and designers for training or development of new products
  • Compose and maintain engineering documents such as materials specifications, bills of materials, and/or packaging requirements
  • Supervise and conducts surveys, reviews, audits, performance monitoring of incoming materials, vendor qualification protocols, and such to ensure its in accordance with specifications

Apart from an engineer’s day–to- day tasks and responsibilities, a microsystem engineer might also conduct environmental testing and product testing to validate products or devices using different tools and simulation software.

Inspection of materials, fabrication methods, evaluation of packing materials, cost, performance, and availability are also part of an engineer’s responsibilities.

Add to that the weekly or monthly tasks to address issues for the improvement and development of microelectromechanical systems product or device designs. This added responsibility also involves the investigation of the cost and process capability using simulation software.

How to become a microsystems engineer?

Getting a career as a microsystems engineer requires a bachelor’s degree in microsystems engineering.  Although this field focuses on elements from electrical engineering, physics, chemistry, and mathematics, one should have good designing skills as the main task involves designing MEMS devices and products.

Anyone with relevant training or a graduate of electrical engineering or mechanical engineering can have a career in this field for entry-level positions.

Apart from a bachelor’s degree or relevant training, one must be very experienced with computer design software, designs, and schematics. Besides, the job requires critical analytic skills to identify potential design issues and address existing problems.

One must also be a great team player with great communication skills to effectively communicate issues with team members to have a clearer understanding of issues related to design or products to come up with a solution based on their analysis.

A microsystems engineer can land a job in the energy sector, communication, automobile industry, medical services, and more.

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A Breakdown of the Job of an Analog Design Engineer

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The job of an analog design engineer is to design the circuitry found in analog electronics. Basically, as electronic engineers, they develop and maintain the circuitry by way of testing and troubleshooting, including the supervision of the manufacturing process in factories and plants.

 

Responsibilities of an analog design engineer

 

Everyday electronic devices, such as mobile phones, hearing aids, and microwaves, among others are developed by analog circuit design engineers. He or she must at least have a bachelor’s degree in electronics engineering with several years of training experience, state-regulated licensure, and passed an engineering exam.

 

An analog design engineer is required to have a strong analog and digital background. Therefore, he or she must be responsible for several tasks which include the following.

 

  • Has to come out with a proper design, which should be a top-to-bottom approach, starting from highest to lowest level of abstraction.
  • The design must be fed in a CAD software for appropriate simulations.
  • The design must be sent for fabrication following the testing of chips in five stages, beginning from the chip to the field level.
  • Must be able to guarantee proper functionality over maintenance, periodic bug checking, updating, and warranty.
  • Conduct brainstorm for new problems and appropriate solutions.
  • Conduct most of their work in laboratories and offices
  • Usually work forty hours per week
  • Often required to work longer hours to meet deadlines

 

Software skills required

 

The analog design engineer should also possess skills in the following software applications.

Cadence virtuoso

 

This software can help in the pre- and post-layout simulations. Moreover, it can aid the analog design engineer in debugging, optimizing, and adding speed, making it a crucial tool. There are online tutorials to learn using this software.

 

MatLab

 

MatLab or Matrix Laboratory has a lot of toolboxes and functions with great importance to the engineer working on the implementation of complex mathematical functions.

 

Qualities of an analog design engineer

 

It is important to note that a potential analog design engineer must have strong understanding and command over the fundamentals, particular in analog electronics. That includes a number of qualities that an analog engineer should possess.

 

  • Thirst for knowledge
  • Killer spirit
  • Perseverance
  • Tap on the current development
  • Liberal mindset

 

Requirements of an analog design engineer

 

  • Holds a bachelor’s degree in electronics engineering
  • Holds a state-regulated licensure from a licensing board, such as the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
  • Some states require one to have a bachelor’s degree from Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (ABET) accredited engineering programs
  • At least have four years of training experience as engineer interns or engineers in training
  • Has completed the licensure process as mandated by their state of employment

 

Overall, the main duties of the analog design engineer is to create and test specific types of circuits that power electronic devices.

 

This can range in a wide number of uses. However, there is an expected decline in the employment of this profession by 2018-2028 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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What Is an Inductive Position Sensor ASIC?

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Position sensors are used in detection and processing of measurement data on the basis of position of a moving object. In this case, the inductive position sensors will measure the angular positions with the use of arising variations of the magnetic field amplitudes.

 

Rotations or shifts of the moving magnet induce such amplitudes. However, there are disadvantages for such a traditional solution, which include the costs of the magnet, limit of operating temperature, and sensitivity of the magnetic stray fields.

Application of inductive position sensor ASIC

 

There is a need for position sensors nowadays particularly in the automotive industry. These include the accelerator pedal sensors, gearbox control position sensors, head lamp position sensors, steering angle sensors, turbocharger actuator systems, and throttle body position sensors, among others.

 

Potentiometers traditionally equip such sensors, but with the reliability disadvantages of mechanical contact sensors  In modern cars, such potentiometers are replaceable with electronic contactless sensors on the basis of different principles, such as hall sensors, inductive sensors, or magneto-resistive sensors.

 

Composition of inductive sensors

 

An inductive contactless sensor consists of a rotor or cursor and a stator. The rotor or cursor is a passive element designed in a special geometry with a single closed winding. The stator has an excitation coil, electronics, and receiver coils for signal processing.

 

Development of inductive sensor ASIC

 

Contactless, magnet-free, inductive position sensors can take advantage of ASIC. These sensors use the physical induction principles in a wire loop and eddy currents for detecting the position of an electro-conductive target. This will glide or rotate over a set of receiver coils.

 

The sensor has a structure of PCB coils and a target having specifically formed layers from conductive material. Each of the coils is part of the oscillating circuit stimulated by the high-frequency sinus signal.

 

The magnetic field results in the induction of eddy currents in the metallic target and the opposing field reduces the inductance of the coil. So, both the amplitude of the oscillating circuit and the phase are changing.

 

The described effect differs and a signal emits from the ASIC that is proportional to the conductive material’s surface. But this depends on the influence of the surface of the conductive material to the coil.

 

Two coils comprise a sensor element in which each is a part of an oscillating circuit. A phase difference between the resonance signals can be measured from the ASIC when the said coils are influenced asymmetrically by the conductive material of the target.

 

This phase difference as well as the resulting output signal is sensitive towards the electrical and magnetic influences.

 

Conclusion

 

The harsh automotive environment is manageable through an inductive position sensor. This is possible by providing a powerful solution in comparison to other concepts. This type of sensor can be very precise without any contact between the stator and the moving part.

 

This is quite suitable for applications with frequent sensor movements even if an exceptional accuracy is of need. The sensor ASIC is configurable as a dual, fully redundant system for the purpose of safety relevant applications.

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How Mixed Signal ASIC Can Be Used in Machine-Learning Algorithms

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A study was able to determine how mixed signal ASIC was able to accelerate diverse machine-learning (ML) algorithms.

Knowing machine-learning algorithms

 

Basically, machine-learning algorithms process huge datasets rapidly, giving helpful insights to a particular outcome. Nowadays, there are many emerging applications that has increasing dependencies on the ability to extract patterns from huge data sets in support to inference and decision-making with ML algorithms.

 

Thousands of data sources are analyzed simultaneously using machine learning algorithms. This makes it impossible for human traders to achieve. That is because machine learning algorithms can help them squeeze a slim advantage over the market average.

 

ML algorithms offer higher performance in comparison to humans particularly in cognitive and decision-making tasks. However, more computing capability is needed due to the complex computation in processing larger amounts of data.

Meeting challenging demands

 

The challenges in meeting the computational demands of general purpose processors, the use of specialized processors has been applied. As a result, such ML accelerators will be able to deliver orders of magnitude higher energy efficiency more than general purpose processors can provide.

 

However, the use of analog or mixed signal accelerators can be useful for improving the energy efficiency of machine learning accelerators. Comparing these to traditional large-signal computations in the digital domain, these are much more energy-efficient.

 

But still, such accelerators lack the programmable architecture, compiler support, or instruction sets to support architecture software. These are important in supporting high-level programming languages like Julia or Python.

 

In addition, there are tradeoffs in energy versus accuracy due to the algorithmic error tolerance in allowing hardware-level small-signal computations. with this case, there must be a control at the application level to meet the application domain accuracy or precision goals.

 

In such a case, there is a need for careful hardware, instruction set architecture, and compiler design.

Designing programmable mixed-signal accelerators

 

The use of programmable mixed signal accelerator can address the challenges in the previous applications. This can help diverse ML algorithms to accomplish a high level of programmability without affecting mixed-signal accelerator efficiency for specific machine-learning algorithms.

 

Basically, mixed signal ASIC uses both analog and digital circuits on a single semiconductor die. This is most common in smart mobile phones as mixed signal designs are everywhere.

 

Advantages of using mixed signal ASIC

 

  • Exposes instruction set mechanisms to allow software to control over the said tradeoffs in energy vs. accuracy
  • Supports the compilation of high-level languages
  • Offers an alternative line of integration through the use of computer memory
  • Energy benefits through optimal swing values gained through compiler directed energy optimization

 

Conclusion

 

Overall, the utilization of the first end-to-end design of mixed signal ASIC will accomplish high-level programmability. This aims to do it without compromising the efficiency of mixed signal accelerators for particular machine learning algorithms.

 

The development of a new technology has enabled software control over tradeoffs in energy versus accuracy. It also supports the compilation of high-level languages down to the hardware. Thus, it has better energy efficiency compared to digital ASICs even with much greater programmability.

 

This also shows significant energy savings resulting from tolerable small programmer-specified errors.

 

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Linear MicroSystems in the Medical World: What ASICs Do for Hearing Aids

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Advancement is the medical world can be credited to modern technology, such as the development and integration of linear microsystems. One of the notable microsystems technologies currently is the application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs).

 

Definition of microsystems

 

In short microsystem is defined as the collection of electronic and electromechanical elements that are reduced in size using advanced machining and lithographic techniques.

 

Therefore, the use of microsystem architecture in many medical devices will help improve the health and well-being of millions of people around the world.

 

These microsystems are developed for devices for short and long periods of time, particularly in diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Additionally, these are used in devices with limited contact with the patient and in permanently implantable devices.

 

Analog ASICs in medical applications

 

A lot of reasons sit behind the use of analog ASICs in the medical field. As a matter of fact, the use of analog ASICs can simplify sensor conditioning and calibration due to the flexibility of its form factor.

 

For example, the medical device industry uses ASICs technology to develop devices like glucose meters, hearing aids, and pacemakers.

 

Among the technologies used in the medical field are the following devices:

 

  • Deep brain stimulator
  • ECD readout
  • Hearing aid power management
  • Lab-on-chip interface
  • Li-ion battery charger
  • Nerve stimulation integrated circuit
  • Power management chip
  • Ultrasonic TX/RX
  • Wireless power/data transfer
  • X-ray imaging chipset

 

Development of ASIC applications

 

Hearing aid (audio tapered pot)

 

To sum up, this custom ASIC device will provide 4 audio tapered trim pots for the adjustment gain and filter response of hearing aids.

 

Each pot has a setting stored in EEPROM and accessed through a 2-wire serial interface. In addition, unique low-voltage analog switches give a rail-to-rail input range at supply voltages of just 1.1v.

 

Device features

 

  • Ultralow supply current of lesser than 1uA
  • Low minimum supply voltage of 1.1v
  • Audio tapered trim pots
  • Resolution = 7 or 8 bits
  • 2-wire serial interface
  • Temperature range = 0 to +70 degrees Centigrade
  • 4 independent channels
  • Internal 30 Bit EEPROM

 

Hearing aid

 

This is an advance custom ASIC hearing aid that provides audio amplification and frequency response correction when mated with input and output transducers. Trim and configuration data stores in an internal EEPROM.

 

Moreover, it operates in a low supply current and voltage.

 

Device features

 

  • Low active current
  • Low minimum supply voltage of 1.5v
  • Adjustable frequency response
  • Adjustable gain
  • Serial interface
  • Internal EEPROM
  • Temperature range = 0 to +70 degrees Centigrade

 

ASICs in hearing aids

 

Microsystems are particularly useful in developing power management ASIC for battery powered implanted hearing aids. The technology in ASIC will convert the power of both single and stacked ZnO2 or Li-ion batteries to turn on the audio capture chain.

 

This includes the ADC, a class D audio driver chain, as well as the digital audio processing. These will manage the inductive communication between the implant and the hearing aid.

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The SoC Inside Your Smartphone: System-On-A-chip

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Are you familiar with system-on-a-chip (SoC)? If not, well, you should because it is one of the components found inside your beloved smartphone.

 

In fact, it is an especially important component of your smartphone that makes it function, comparable to a human brain. But perhaps it is more appropriate to compare it to the motherboard of a personal computer (PC).

 

The system-on-a-chip in brief

 

Motherboard on a PC are composed of a central processing unit (CPU), graphical processing unit (GPU), and a random-access memory (RAM). While these components reside as separate units on a PC, the system-on-a-chip on a smartphone combines all components into a single integrated circuit.

 

During the consolidation of parts, software components and hardware components will be combined. The combination of hardware and software components allows the reduction of power consumption and increases its performance overall.

 

To keep different elements in a confined area

 

It should be a daunting task to imagine all the different elements to coexist in a single confined area. Therefore, manufacturers take advantage of the ARM architecture in which its processors use the RISC-based design.

 

RISC stands for reduced instruction set computer, while ARM stands for advanced RISC machines. The ARM technology runs using a limited instruction set smaller processors can handle. On the other hand, larger computers use processors utilize processors designed to handle complex sets of instructions.

 

The ARM processor can complete many simple tasks at a higher frequency with less energy. This is because of the reduction of complexity of instructions that the processor needs to handle.

 

As a result, it can increase the efficiency of the processor as it eliminates the unnecessary instructions and parts, such as transistors, to allow the creation of a simple circuit.

 

The future of system-on-a-chip

 

The evolution and expansion of SoC technology with the proliferation and popularity of smartphones and other mobile devices are not limited only to consumer electronics. SoC is applicable in fields of specialty, such as the medical industry.

 

In fact, there is speculation that SoCs can be useful in implants for the deaf and blind, as it gives them the ability to hear and see. In addition, it can be applicable to microscopic robots that can prevent the entry of harmful diseases into the human body. That said, this can be just the beginning of a potentially revolutionary technology.

 

Conclusion

 

Although the system-on-a-chip is small and simple in comparison to the hardware and software found in most modern laptops and PCs, it is equally complex and intricate. But consumers can care less about its intricacy, knowing about its contribution to the development of modern technology.

 

The future of SoC technology is promising, aiming to make the life of smartphone users more convenient and productive. Perhaps it is about time consumers learn to appreciate how SoC technology can pave the way for the future.

 

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ASIC Chip in The World Of AI: An Overview

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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 technologies, which will likely be the future of AI training and development.

 

Development of AI technology

 

Basically, there are several silicon options for training and development of AI technology aside from ASICs. Such would include central processing units (CPUs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), and graphical processing units (GPUs).

 

The use of CPUs offers a great level of programmability, but they tend to give less power in terms of performance compared to dedicated and optimized hardware chips.

 

FPGAs, however, are so flexible and they have great performance, ideal for specialized applications that require a small volume of reprogrammable microchips.

 

FPGAs, on the other hand, are expensive and very hard to make.  In fact, in comparison to ASICs and GPUs, they still can falter in terms of performance and power. That said, GPUs are ideal for graphics, scientific algorithms, and underlying matrix operations.

 

Ideally, ASICs is the best option to accomplish a very specific task at high efficiency, performance, and power as it is a customizable chip.

 

Role of ASIC Chips for AI

 

  • ASIC chips are microchips that are created for a particular application
  • Their logic can be programmed to test an AI model without dedicating its resources or affecting any other task
  • They have faster computing power in comparison to regular CPUs, FPGAs, and GPUs

 

Technologies using ASIC Chips

 

Since ASICs support AI and similar algorithms, here are examples of technologies able to benefit from it:

 

  • Tensor processing units (TPUs) of Google, a series of ASICs created for machine learning
  • Deep learning unit from Fujitsu
  • Intel to release AI ASICs in the near future

 

ASIC chips perform specific computer operations and run a narrow and specific AI algorithm function. Since chips carry the workload in parallelism, AI algorithms accelerate faster using an ASIC chip.

 

 

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All about Time of Flight ASIC and Its Future

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beingTime of Flight is the measurement of travel time by an object, electromagnetic, or acoustic wave through a medium. From radiation detectors to automotive, the Time of Flight ASIC has come a long way.

Time of Flight ASIC in the Medical Field

The medical field has reaped the benefits of TOF techniques; medical PET or Positron Emission Tomography for medical imaging, using time of light to improve background ratio and spatial resolution.

Time of Flight measurement in PET scanners provide accurate image reconstruction at a lower radiation dose and eliminates the risk of diagnostic error.

Time of Flight ASIC in Modern Day

Today, the use of the Time of Flight technique in Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is improving diagnostic and therapy assessment processes for patients in different medical fields.

Over the years several studies have been conducted on the use of Time of Flight ASIC technique and the development of high-resolution PET detectors with high accuracy and timing capabilities. Various ASIC designers and manufacturers have incorporated this method to improve imaging results.

Risk of missed diagnoses and cancer detections are lowering. This is also reducing the required time for data acquisition and the doses of radiation employed. Lower radiation dose equals lower cost.

The advancement of technology and recent ASIC designs allow higher accuracy while streamlining processes at lower costs. Designers and manufacturers have developed the design and production of a range of ASIC solutions used in clinical and medical evaluation.

Bettering performance in this area causes lower radiation doses being exposed to patients, and lowers costs.

Where do I find Time of Flight ASICs?

If you need ASICS, Linear Microsystems develops and manufactures high performance ASICs for your unique applications. The company’s over 20 years of experience gives them the knowledge and design expertise to come up with an advanced design automation toolset, packaging options, advanced processes, and the capability to conduct production testing while maintaining a high level of quality.

With the advanced tools, design system, and expertise, Linear Microsystem produces full SOC and mixed-signal ASICs.

Linear Microsystem is your one stop shop for all your ASIC needs. With a strong design team and the right experience levels, no design is too complex.

In-depth knowledge on various technologies and applications, tells you you will receive the perfect solution at a fair cost. Besides, you can get a free quote at any time by clicking here.

With the option to participate in the design, you get real time updates on how the project is progressing.

Linear Microsystem offers full service – where we perform all development activities from order, tests, and delivery.

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LiDAR ASIC and its Environmental Applications

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LiDAR or Light Detection and Ranging technique uses light for remote sensing of the outdoors. Also referred to as laser radar, LiDAR ASIC is now used as an environment sensing technique, tracking changes in the environment in locations that are hard to navigate by foot or too large to be self measured .

LiDAR can be used in different environmental conditions, including in the dark and cloudy areas. Although LiDAR technology was first developed in the 1990s, environmental uses have only been available since 2005.

With LiDAR’s many uses, its ability to track changes can save thousands if not millions of lives during natural disasters.

Topographic LiDAR examines and maps land through near-infrared lasers while bathymetric LiDAR measures seafloor and riverbed elevations using water-penetrating green light.

Common uses of LiDAR

Forestry

  • LiDAR technology helps with forest mapping, inventory, research, treatment, and restoration. Detailed Surface Modeling(DSM’s) digital elevation products work with forest planning and management.
  • LiDAR technique is a proven method to study and monitor forest fire patterns. This allows fire departments to guestimate the next forest fire.
  • This technology helps better understand forest structure and density, leading to more accurate forest inventory.
  • LiDAR gives accurate information for land as well as ecological classification.

Sea

  • LiDAR ASIC measures coastline topography; above and below the water surface as deep as 3 times the visible depth.
  • The Light and Detection Ranging technology helps with map creation, the monitoring of sediment erosion, deposition, and dredge disposal.
  • LiDAR also measures beach storm response.
  • This approach proves effective in providing accurate data for safe marine navigation, seafloor mapping, shoreline mapping, and shallow water mapping.

Disaster Awareness and Preparedness

  • LiDAR can help residents in hurricane prone areas to determine if residential structures have enough elevation to withstand storms. It helps predict how a disaster may affect an area.
  • It used in climate monitoring.

Pollution

  • LiDAR ASIC measures particles in the atmosphere. Some studies even use this technology to measure pollutants in the air.

LiDAR is useful for many environmental applications including agriculture, mining, and river surveys. LiDAR systems allow mapping professionals, and scientists in the ecological field to examine the environment thoroughly and accurately.

Its high resolution is making it easier for environmental scientists to gather data precisely, accurately, and with high efficiency.

LiDAR ASIC technology minimizes the impact of natural disasters, streamline data acquisition, and preserve the environment and saves resources.

Most of all, LiDAR saves lives by spreading awareness of the severity of natural disasters.

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ASIC: Diving into Industrial Applications

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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 specific application. Since its development, many industries now depend on ASICs.

Common ASIC Industrial Applications

  • Manufacturing and process automation
  • Human/machine interface
  • Sensor interface
  • Home automation
  • Building automation
  • POS and Terminals like touchscreen, barcode scanners, and magstripe
  • Power monitors
  • Gas sensors
  • Power sensors
  • Precision timers
  • Ultrasonic sensor drivers
  • LED drivers
  • Vibration and motor sensors
  • Movement sensors
  • Speed and position sensors
  • Chemical sensors
  • Tags and RFIDs
  • GaN and laser drivers
  • And so much more

https://linearmicrosystems.com/ develops and manufactures ASICS for various industrial applications. And with over 20 years of experience in the business, the team offers provides solutions to all your ASIC needs.

Reasons why use an ASIC

  • Autonomy with lower internal components, less or lower power consumption, and better power management control.
  • Your device is fully protected from cyber-attacks that will compromise safety and data security. With an ASIC designed specifically for your application, the solution is also designed with firmware and security boot, authentication, and attack protection.
  • Using ASIC means optimization of performance according to your specifications. Besides, it is designed for specific regulatory compliance. https://linearmicrosystems.com/ adds functionalities that meet your ASIC needs.
  • ASIC reduces product weight and size.

For all your ASIC application needs, https://linearmicrosystems.com/ offers a multitude of ASIC designs and applications:

  • Communications like transceivers, telecommunications, WIFI, optical
  • Video such as laser drivers and laser micro projection
  • Audio like amplifiers and signal processing
  • Automotive such as linear position sensors and hall rotary sensor
  • Sensors include touchscreen processing, temperature, infrared, moisture, pressure, magnetic, and inductive proximity
  • MEMS include drivers and controllers
  • Power Management for power supply, low power, high voltage, and more
  • Medical ASICS design and application include ultrasound, pain management, and glucose monitoring
  • Display designs include LED, LCD, and OLED
  • Signal Processing and Control include digital and analog filters, synchronous detection, frequency synthesis, and more
  • Military design and application like Mems Avionics and 1553 bus transceiver and protocol,
  • Industrial Control
  • Motor
  • ATE ASICS for power management, data acquisition, and PIN driver.

For all your simple to complex ASIC needs, https://linearmicrosystems.com/ will make the task easier for you. You can submit your ASIC specifications and we will give you a quotation at no cost.

After clicking here, whether you will perform the design or participate in the design process, Linear will make it possible for your business.

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