Product category: Microprocessors, Microcontrollers and DSPs
News Release from: ZFoundry
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 25 October 2005
Automotive SoC process nears readiness
ZFoundry and 1st Silicon (Malaysia) have unveiled the latest progress in their partnership to develop A18 Technology, an advanced automotive technology for deep submicron processes
ZFoundry and 1st Silicon (Malaysia) have unveiled the latest progress and future milestones of their partnership to develop A18 Technology, an advanced automotive technology for deep submicron processes. Progress to date includes the creation of simulation models and running test silicon. Major components of the mixed-signal design flow are expected to be complete by the fourth quarter of 2005 including synthesis, floor planning, verification and PCells for all active and passive primitive devices.
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 25 October 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
Related stories
Structured ASIC technology comes to Israel
Avnet ASIC Israel will provide design, technical and sales support to customers using eASIC's products in Israel
Wiki site focuses on all things Microchip
Website enables engineers to collaborate and share information related to semiconductor products, applications and best practices
Looking ahead, the companies expect to run R and D multiproject wafers (MPWs) in January 2006.
Built on 1st Silicon's proven 0.18um FC process, A18 Technology is the first 0.18um system on chip foundry technology to come to market optimised for the demanding requirements of the automotive industry.
A18 Technology will make it possible to design high-density SoCs with a long product life, while taking advantage of leading edge processes and competitive Foundry pricing.
'Since we entered this partnership with 1st Silicon early this year we have made remarkable progress'.
'The A18 project is on track to deliver a design and manufacturing process that will meet the mixed-signal needs of the automotive industry now and in the future', said Thilo von Selchow, CEO of ZFoundry.
Dr John Nelson, Chief Executive Officer of 1st Silicon added: 'Our close collaboration with ZFoundry has given both companies the opportunity to deliver our A18 process transfers efficiently'.
'The strong support of these robust engineering teams although located in different time zones (Dresden, Germany and Kuching, Malaysia) is not an issue'.
'The resourcefulness and proficiency of the teams working 24/7 is the driving factor in expediting this project'.
Lead customers wishing to take advantage of the A18 Technology are able to design on ZFoundry's C7D process and 1st Silicon's 0.18um FC process now and migrate their designs to A18 when it goes into production in 2007.
The A18 project represents a significant investment by both companies.
The collaboration brings together ZFoundry's expertise in automotive design, high-voltage processes and quality manufacturing with the advanced process knowledge and production skills of 1st Silicon.
• ZFoundry: contact details and other news
• Email this article to a colleague
• Register for the free Electronicstalk email newsletter
• NEW
• Electronicstalk Home Page
Related Business News
Taiwan stocks end down in biggest...
...drop in over 1 yr. Taipei, July 27 (Reuters) - Taiwan shares fell 4.22 percent on Friday to their lowest close in three weeks, marking their largest one-day percentage drop in more than a year, after a sell-off on Wall Street hurt big exporters such as TSMC .
Nippon Oil Aug refining seen flat, eyes Sudan crude
Tokyo, July 27 (Reuters) - Japan's top oil refiner Nippon Oil Corp. will keep its August processing volumes steady versus a year ago to meet summer gasoline demand and is seeking more Nile Blend crude to meet higher utility use.
Fluor Gains Eastman Chemical Gasification Plant Feed Work
Fluor Corporation announced today that it was selected by Eastman Chemical Company to provide front-end engineering and design work for a $1.6 billion gasification project along the Texas Gulf Coast.
Migao Corporation Secures Preferential Natural Gas Prices
Toronto, Ontario-- - Migao Corporation , a leading producer of specialty potash fertilizers for the Chinese market, is pleased to announce that it has negotiated preferential natural gas prices in Sichuan Province from China Petroleum & Chemical Corpora
South Korean envoy to meet Afghan...
...president over hostage crisis. A Seoul presidential envoy heading to Afghanistan will seek an urgent meeting with President Hamid Karzai to try to save 22 South Koreans kidnapped by the Taliban, officials said.
Search the Pro-Talk network of sites
