Vendor: Certus Semiconductor Category: GPIO

1.8V/3.3V Switchable GPIO in TSMC 28nm

A TSMC 28nm Wirebond I/O Library with a switchable 1.8V/3.3V GPIO, with Specialized RF Wirebond Cells for LNAs.

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Overview

A TSMC 28nm Wirebond I/O Library with a switchable 1.8V/3.3V GPIO, with Specialized RF Wirebond Cells for LNAs.

A key attribute of this silicon-proven, inline library is to detect and adjust to a VDDIO supply of 1.8V or 3.3V during system operation. The GPIO can be configured as input, output, open-source, or open-drain with an optional 60kohm pull-up or pull-down resistor. Digital cells for 25MHz, 75MHz, and 150MHz allow optimization across SSO currents & power. Cells for I/O, core power & ground with built-in ESD circuitry are included. The library meets 2kV HBM, 500V CDM, and 2kV IEC 61000-4-2 standards.

Operating Conditions         

Parameter Value
VDDIO 1.8V or 3.3V
Core 0.9V
VREF 1.8V
Cell Size 65x50um
Tj -40C to 125C
Max Load1 50pF (10pF at speed)

Cell Summary

Cell Name Description
IO_NS 150MHz, 1.8V/3.3V I/O, N/S Orientation
IO_EW 150MHz, 1,8V/3.3V I/O, E/W Orientation
IO75_NS 75MHz, 1.8V/3,3V I/O, N/S Orientation
IO75_EW 75MHz, 1.8V/3.3V I/O, E/W Orientation
IO25_NS 25MHz, 1.8V/3.3V I/O, N/S Orientation
IO2_EW 25MHz, 1.8V/3.3V I/O, E/W Orientation

 Supported Standards

  • RGMII,   eMMc,    ONFI,  SPI,  QSPI,   LVCMOS,     LPDDR,  I2C, DDC, CEC, SMBus

Key features

  • Multi-voltage, 1.8V/3.3V, operation
  • 25MHz, 75Mhz, & 150MHz GPIO speed options
  • Full-speed output enable
  • Indepedent power sequencing
  • Shorted output protection
  • Schmitt trigger receiver
  • 60Kohm selectable pull-up or pull-down resistor
  • ESD: 2kV HBM, 500V CDM, 2kV IEC 61000-4-2

Block Diagram

VG28 block diagram

Files

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Silicon Options

Foundry Node Process Maturity
TSMC 28nm 28nm 280 nm —

Specifications

Identity

Part Number
VG28
Vendor
Certus Semiconductor

Provider

Certus Semiconductor
HQ: United States
Certus Semiconductor has assembled several of the world’s foremost experts in IO and ESD design to offer our clients the ability to affordably tailor their IO libraries into the optimal fit for their products. Certus is offering the semiconductor industry a unique approach to custom IO libraries, including tailored IO designs, and ESD solutions based on simulations leveraging specialized silicon ESD models. In addition to offering fast turnaround custom IO designs, Certus offers independent ESD design, review and debug services. Through partnerships, Certus is also able to provide ESD testing & TLP support.
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