SiliconGate Introduces the First Ultra Fast DC/DC IP for Process Technologies Ranging from 0.25um to 40nm

Power Management IP Specialists Demonstrate Their Expertise in Power Conversion with Silicon-Proven 1.5µs Response Time Buck Converter.

Porto, Portugal -- Feb. 18, 2010 – 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 SGC67120, the first in a family of synchronous step-down DC/DC converters designed to operate from a 1.8V to 5.5V input and deliver up to 3A to 0.6V to 3.6V outputs. With an extremely fast 1.5µs response time, this new converter promises to reduce the external capacitor size and overall solution cost for portable applications.

SiliconGate's Ultra Fast Response DC/DC IP offering includes a comprehensive set of IP deliverables that helps designers quickly embed this core into their SoCs with minimal risk. Furthermore, SiliconGate's Ultra Fast Response DC/DC IP solution provides differentiated features including:

• Ultra fast response for smaller external components
• Robust stability for higher design freedom
• High efficiency over the entire load range for extended battery operation
• Clean foldback current limitation for smooth, sub-harmonic free operation
• Comprehensive Verilog HDL models with startup times for realistic system verification

Availability

The Ultra Fast Response DC/DC IP Solutions are available with short lead times in leading 0.25um to 40nm 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’s 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/.