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Sidense OTP Memory IP Enables SpectraLinear Non-Volatile Programmable PC Clock Family
8 Kbits of OTP Provide Fine Programming Granularity for Critical Performance Parameters and Rapid Product Time-to-Market
| Source: Sidense
OTTAWA and SANTA CLARA, CA--(Marketwire - June 9, 2009) - Sidense Corp., a leading
developer of Logic Non-Volatile Memory (LNVM) IP cores, and SpectraLinear,
Inc., a leading provider of timing solutions for the consumer, computation,
embedded, and communication markets, today announced that Sidense's
1T-Fuse™ single-transistor bit cell non-volatile memory macros
represented a key component in SpectraLinear's recently announced PC
EProClock® programmable PC clock family.
A Sidense low-power, small footprint 8-Kbit non-volatile memory (NVM) macro
gives PC EProClock users unprecedented control over critical system
parameters such as impedance matching, rise and fall times, skew and phase
shifting, and differential clock matching, allowing them to more quickly
achieve performance goals, meet compliance requirements and maximize system
manufacturability. SpectraLinear also made use of another valuable feature
of Sidense's memory macros -- the ability to convert the field-programmable
OTP memory to mask ROM for quick turnaround mass production of a chip.
"Our OTP macros, implemented in standard logic CMOS processes with no
additional masks or processing steps, provide distinct cost and size
advantages over embedded eFuses for fine adjustment of critical analog and
digital circuitry, both at chip test or in the field," said Xerxes Wania,
President and CEO of Sidense. "User-configurable, high-speed clock
generation is an ideal application for our memory IP, since its use can
save the end customer significant product development time and money."
"Incorporating Sidense OTP into our EProClock products allows us to offer
exceptional design flexibility and accelerated product development times,"
said Ilhan Refioglu, SpectraLinear President and CEO. "By combining
Sidense-enabled non-volatile configurability with SpectraLinear's
leading-edge clock generation technology, our system board design customers
can
fine-tune their products for best performance with minimum development
time."
Sidense SiPROM NVM arrays, based on the Company's patented 1T-Fuse
technology, have been silicon proven for both standard-logic and low-power
processes and are available in densities up to 8 Mbits. Memory arrays are
available from 180nm down to 55nm at many popular foundries.
Primarily designed for notebook, mobile/wireless applications and desktop
PCs, the new SpectraLinear PC EProClock is well suited for a variety of
system designs. Due to its inherent high quality of signals and
programmability, it is ideal for servers and a wide range of embedded
applications, including office automation, robotics, data communications,
automotive, security systems, storage, and many others.
About Sidense
Sidense Corp., the only logic non-volatile memory provider listed on EE
Times 60 Emerging Startups list for 2009, provides secure, dense and
reliable non-volatile, one-time programmable (OTP) memory IP for use in
standard-logic CMOS processes, with no additional masks or process steps
required. Sidense's patented one-transistor 1T-Fuse™ architecture (U.S.
Patent #7402855 and others) provides the industry's smallest footprint and
lowest power Logic Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) solution.
Sidense OTP memory is available at 180nm, 130nm, 110nm, 90nm, 65nm, and
55nm and is scalable to 40nm and below. The IP is available at UMC, TSMC,
SMIC, Tower, Fujitsu Microelectronics, IBM and Chartered. Customers are
using Sidense OTP for analog trimming, code storage, encryption keys such
as HDCP, RFID and Chip ID, medical, automotive, and configurable processors
and logic. For more information, please visit www.sidense.com.
About SpectraLinear
SpectraLinear is an integrated timing solutions company that focuses on the
consumer, computer and communication markets using innovative, high
performance, fast time-to-market silicon platforms. In October, 2006
SpectraLinear acquired Cypress' PC clock division, immediately establishing
itself as the largest pure-play integrated timing device company.
SpectraLinear is based in Santa Clara, CA and has offices in Taipei,
Bangalore and Istanbul. For more information, go to www.spectralinear.com.