Analog Integrated Circuit

Industry News: Why is the Semiconductor ‘Core Engine’ Landing in Xiamen?

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Industry News: Why is the Semiconductor 'Core Engine' Landing in Xiamen?

Recently, the Xiamen New Materials Technology Research Institute was officially inaugurated, marking a key step for Xiamen in deepening the integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation, and promoting breakthroughs in high-end semiconductor materials technology. The research institute will focus on the research and development of cutting-edge technologies such as electronic-grade 12N ultra-pure polysilicon (purity … Read more

The History of Chips

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The History of Chips

Hello everyone, I am Yan Xiaobei, a science and engineering guy who understands a bit about economics.~ I am starting a new series to discuss some interesting stories in the chip field. In the first article, I talked about the origin of photolithography technology,the very first photolithography machine was actually modified from a microscope! The … Read more

Introduction to Electronic Components on PCB Circuit Boards②

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Introduction to Electronic Components on PCB Circuit Boards②

7. Silicon Controlled RectifierSilicon controlled rectifiers are an essential component of circuit boards, which is why enthusiasts love to use them. They are also referred to as thyristors because they are very similar to diodes and transistors. They consist of four layers of silicon and have only three terminals; they are not used as amplifiers … Read more

First Meeting of the Wuxi Semiconductor Equipment and Key Components Innovation Center Management Committee

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First Meeting of the Wuxi Semiconductor Equipment and Key Components Innovation Center Management Committee

Recently, the first meeting of the Wuxi Semiconductor Equipment and Key Components Innovation Center Management Committee was held. Cui Rongguo, Secretary of the Party Working Committee and District Party Secretary of Wuxi High-tech Zone, attended the meeting and delivered a speech. District leaders Gu Guodong, Li Guilin, Hu Yidong, President of the Municipal Industrial Research … Read more

Efficient Power Supply for FPGA Using Integrated DC/DC Regulators

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Efficient Power Supply for FPGA Using Integrated DC/DC Regulators

Abstract / This article reviews the power supply requirements for FPGAs, emphasizing voltage accuracy, transient response, and voltage sequencing, and details various challenges related to thermal management through operational examples. It then introduces integrated DC/DC regulators from Analog Devices and evaluation boards and integrated recommendations that can accelerate the design process. These regulators are suitable … Read more

Chongqing Seizes the High Ground in the Integrated Circuit Industry with Nearly 30 Semiconductor Projects

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Chongqing Seizes the High Ground in the Integrated Circuit Industry with Nearly 30 Semiconductor Projects

Recently, the Chongqing Municipal Government released the list of key municipal projects for 2025. In 2025, the key municipal projects in Chongqing include four categories: projects that have started, are under construction, have been completed, and those that are in reserve. Among them, there are a total of 1,252 projects with a total investment of … Read more

A Brief History of the Semiconductor Industry (Part Nine)

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A Brief History of the Semiconductor Industry (Part Nine)

“Series on Enterprises and Entrepreneurs” ExplanationSuccessful enterprises share common traits. By identifying common elements in the development paths of successful companies, one can clearly see the necessary conditions for success and reflect on personal gaps. Underdeveloped enterprises may have various issues, which can be illuminated through extensive field research. In summary, understanding more case studies … Read more

Understanding Integrated Circuits

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Understanding Integrated Circuits

1. Basic Concepts Integrated Circuit (IC) is a microelectronic device that integrates transistors, capacitors, resistors, and inductors, along with interconnections, fabricated on several semiconductor wafers or dielectric substrates, and encapsulated within a package to perform specific circuit functions. The integrated circuit industry is not only a significant leverage in current international political and economic competition … Read more

Fundamentals of Tape-Out in Integrated Circuit Design

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Fundamentals of Tape-Out in Integrated Circuit Design

1. What is Tape-Out Tape-out, in English, refers to the process of converting the layout of a designed integrated circuit (IC) into an actual chip, similar to a production line, through a series of manufacturing steps. Tape-out, which means sending for manufacturing, is the final stage of integrated circuit design, where the chip design company … Read more

Understanding ASIC Chips in One Article

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Understanding ASIC Chips in One Article

Source: Content compiled by Semiconductor Industry Observer (ID: icbank) from allaboutcircuits, thank you. As an indispensable part of modern electrical engineering, Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) form a diverse set of integrated circuits (ICs) that help designers optimize complex electronic devices. There was a time when discrete components (mainly resistors, capacitors, inductors, transistors, and diodes) were … Read more