Philips foundry deal guarantees Linedancer future

Aspex Technology is using Philips Semiconductors to manufacture its Linedancer family of devices, so guaranteeing supply.

Aspex Technology is using Philips Semiconductors to manufacture its Linedancer family of devices, so guaranteeing supply.

Within the semiconductor industry, analysts are reporting an upturn in chip manufacturing and as fabs reach capacity there is an increased business risk without a strong foundry supply chain relationship.

Aspex recognises as a fabless company focused on designing unique devices it is important to be able to provide a guaranteed supply chain for their customers.

Philips Semiconductors have signed a manufacturing agreement that guarantees this to Aspex end customers and more.

Philips Semiconductors use of internationally recognised quality standards for production and testing and their ability to support Aspex with back-end technical issues such as crosstalk means Aspex is able to provide a superior quality product to their customers.

The Aspex Linedancer device was ported from a 0.18um process to Philips manufacturing on a 01.3um process and in doing so has achieved an increase in speed to 400MHz.

Philips Semiconductors is also able to provide Aspex with a future roadmap to 0.90, 0.65 and 0.45um.

This ensures Aspex stays at the forefront of market evolution.

"Aspex chose Philips Semiconductors because of its foundry technology leadership and world-class manufacturing footprint.

These qualities, along with its excellent customer service and support convinced Aspex Technology that Philips Semiconductor was the right foundry partner", commented Paul Greenfield, CEO, Aspex Technology.

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