Understanding TTL, CMOS, and RS232 Communication Levels

Understanding TTL, CMOS, and RS232 Communication Levels

The Concept of Levels: What are voltage, current, and power? Radio enthusiasts are well aware of these. However, when it comes to the term “level”, few can explain it clearly. Although people frequently encounter high levels, low levels, level gain, and level attenuation in circuits, and even multimeters essential for electricians have methods for measuring … Read more

High-Performance Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) Chip Technology

High-Performance Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) Chip Technology

High-Performance Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) Chip Technology 01. Overview of Achievements The Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) is essential for converting digital signals into analog signals, making it a core general-purpose chip. High-speed, high-precision DACs are widely used in broadband communications, especially in high-performance military and civilian applications such as radar and 5G communications. High-performance data converters can … Read more

Collaborative Development of Sensors and Integrated Circuits in the Digital Age

Collaborative Development of Sensors and Integrated Circuits in the Digital Age

As the source of big data and the “window” of control systems, the quality of sensors determines the level of intelligence of all equipment and devices, and has become a new focus of international competition and an important indicator of a country’s foundational strength. In today’s era of digital economy enhancement and industrial transformation, achieving … Read more

Understanding Layers in Chip Technology

Understanding Layers in Chip Technology

Source: WeChat Official Account “Chip Theory” Introduction: Integrated circuits (chips) are manufactured layer by layer using photolithography technology. Therefore, the concept of “layers” exists in chip technology. So, how many concepts of “layers” are there in chip technology? Media reports say that Micron has launched a 176-layer 3D NAND flash memory chip; what does “layer” … Read more

Understanding The Chip Industry: Secrets Revealed

Understanding The Chip Industry: Secrets Revealed

The global semiconductor industry has entered a super cycle. China-U.S. technology friction. China’s integrated circuit industry support policies are strengthening, etc. Multiple factors overlap. The outlook for the chip industry is promising. First, let’s clarify the concepts and differences between “semiconductor,” “chip,” and “integrated circuit”, in general, semiconductor, integrated circuit, and chip can be considered … Read more

Understanding Chip Cost Calculation

Understanding Chip Cost Calculation

A chip is a way to miniaturize circuits in electronics, mainly including semiconductor devices and passive components, and is usually manufactured on the surface of semiconductor wafers. The aforementioned integrated circuits manufactured on the surface of semiconductor chips are also known as thin-film integrated circuits; another type of thick-film hybrid integrated circuit is composed of … Read more

The Development History of Chip Technology Over 60 Years (Part 1)

The Development History of Chip Technology Over 60 Years (Part 1)

Source: Chip Discussion Introduction: Since the birth of integrated circuit (chip) technology in 1958, it has a development history of 63 years. In today’s information society, chips are undoubtedly the most important foundational support. In recent years, core chip technology has become a tool for the United States to maintain technological hegemony and suppress other … Read more

Understanding Chips: What Are They Really?

Understanding Chips: What Are They Really?

The diameter of human hair is 70,000 nanometers, and the circumference is 220,000 nanometers. Manufacturing chips using a 5-nanometer process is akin to building 44,000 roads along a single strand of hair. Author: Liu Zhirong  Source: Toutiao @铁塔-刘植荣 On May 15, 2020, the United States issued a chip ban against Huawei, which sparked widespread attention … Read more

Expert Discussion on Terminology | Integrated Chips

Expert Discussion on Terminology | Integrated Chips

This issue’s terminology: Integrated Chips Integrated Chips (Integrated Chips) Authors: Liu Ming, Sun Ninghui, Han Yinhe, Liu Qi InfoBox: Chinese Name: Integrated Chips Foreign Name: Integrated Chips Discipline: Integrated Circuits, Computer Architecture, Microelectronics, Semiconductor Technology and Manufacturing Substance: First, integrate transistors to manufacture chiplets with specific functions, then integrate these chiplets into chips based on … Read more

Challenges in Chip Design

Challenges in Chip Design

Source: Synopsys Technology Zhihu, thank you! Chips, as the core components of modern electronic products, have always played the role of the “brain”. They are extremely technology-intensive and capital-intensive, with production lines often costing tens to hundreds of billions of dollars. The complete process of chip manufacturing includes several main stages: chip design, wafer manufacturing, … Read more