Alvand Technologies Offers Silicon Proven ADC / DAC IP in GLOBALFOUNDRIES 40nm Process

Santa Clara, California – February 29, 2012 - Alvand Technologies, Inc. (http://www.alvandtech.com) a leading analog and mixed signal IP provider, today announced that it is offering its silicon proven high-speed ADC/DAC IPs in GLOBALFOUNDRIES 40nm process. These data conversion products include 10-bit and 12-bit ADCs operating at 80 MSPS, and 10-bit and 12-bit DACs operating at 320 MSPS.

“GLOBALFOUNDRIES 40nm process is attracting high volume, mass market designs targeted at a variety of wireless communication technologies,” explained John Patterson, Director of Sales, Alvand Technologies. “Alvand’s silicon proven data conversion IP will enable rapid deployment of new SoC products in this mainstream process node.”

Alvand’s ADC and DAC designs are optimized for low power and minimal die area, and are specifically designed to implement 4G/LTE, Wi-MAX and Wi-Fi wireless communication protocols cost effectively.

About Alvand Technologies, Inc.

Alvand Technologies is a leading analog IC design company that specializes in high-speed, low-power, and ultra small die area data converters (ADC/DAC) and Analog Front End (AFE) for a broad range of applications, such as wireless (LTE,Wi-MAX,Wi-Fi) systems, ultrasound and mobile TV. Alvand also provides full turnkey mixed-signal ASICs based on its high performance and low power IPs. For more information visit us at www.alvandtech.com.