SiliconGate Introduces 50 nA Crystal Oscillator for 0.35um to 40-nm Process Technologies

Power Management IP Specialists Demonstrate Their Expertise in Ultra Low Power Solutions with Silicon-Proven 50 nA Crystal Oscillator

Oporto, Portugal -- Sep. 2, 2009 -- SILICONGATE LDA, a specialized supplier of Power Management IP for ASIC/SoC and an experienced provider of integration and verification services today announced the availability of silicon-proven Nano Power Crystal Oscillators as part of its IP portfolio. SiliconGate’s Nano Power Crystal Oscillators are fully integrated and require no external capacitors or references. The IP is made available in leading process technologies from 0.35-μm down to 40-nm, and includes behavioral models for system development. SiliconGate’s Nano Power Oscillator solution is differentiated in terms of power consumption, integration and compactness.

SiliconGate’s Nano Power Crystal Oscillators IP offering includes a comprehensive set of IP deliverables that helps designers quickly embed this core into their SoCs with less risk. Furthermore, SiliconGate’s Nano Power Crystal Oscillators IP solution provides differentiated features including:

• Integrated oscillator load capacitors for smaller bill-of-materials
• Built-in references for lower power consumption
• Comprehensive models with startup times for realistic system verification

Availability

The Nano Power Crystal Oscillators IP Solutions are available with short lead times in leading 0.35um to 40-nm process technologies.

About SiliconGate

SILICONGATE LDA, a specialized supplier of Power Management IP for ASIC/SoC and an experienced provider of integration and verification services, supplying the global electronics market with intellectual property (IP) and services used in semiconductor design. SiliconGate’s IP solutions address the key Power Management challenges faced by designers today, such as efficiency, power consumption, system verification and time-to-results. These technology-leading IP solutions help give SiliconGate customers a competitive edge in bringing the best products to market quickly while reducing costs and schedule risk. SiliconGate is headquartered in Portugal. Visit SiliconGate online at http://www.silicon-gate.com/.