ComLSI awarded second US Patent in Active VLSI Packaging (AVP) technology

Mesa, AZ -- June 30, 2008 -- ComLSI announces issuance of its second patent on Active VLSI Packaging and Active Noise Regulation entitled "VOLTAGE DROOP SUPPRESSING CIRCUIT" as US Patent 7378898.

This patent protects circuit technology relating to High-Bandwidth Voltage Regulation that is a key component of active VLSI packaging (AVP) and active noise regulation. Employing a controlled transistor switch between a package capacitor and the chip power grid, the patented invention enables rapid charge transfers and high-bandwidth, low-cost on-package voltage regulation. It is particularly suitable for voltage domains in multi-core nanoprocessors.

When issued, the patent text can be accessed at US Patent #7378898. Further technology information can be provided under a mutual Corporate NDA.