EDN

Toshiba using CMOS logic to replace BiCMOS

Seldom does discrete logic make waves, but Toshiba Corp. is stirring up controversy with a claim that it will use CMOS technology to perform high-drive backplane functions that previously were only ...
EDN

Atmel preps SiGe/BiCMOS process for RF apps

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Atmel Corp. will emphasize silicon germanium on BiCMOS — with specialized RF CMOS processes spun from the SiGe/BiCMOS as a fringe benefit — to realize power and cost ...
Digi Times

TSMC launches 0.35-micron BiCMOS process technology

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced on March 1 the availability of 0.35-micron BiCMOS (bipolar-complementary metal oxide semiconductor) process technology to its customers.
JSTOR Daily

Beyond CMOS: heterogeneous integration of III–V devices, RF MEMS and other dissimilar materials/devices with Si CMOS to create intelligent microsystems

Advances in silicon technology continue to revolutionize micro-/nano-electronics. However, Si cannot do everything, and devices/components based on other materials systems are required. What is the ...
Electronic Design

120-Gbaud SiGe BiCMOS Electronics for Next-Gen Optical Interconnects

Scientists from imec’s IDLab demonstrated a 120-Gbaud transmitter IC that implements a SiGe BiCMOS multiplexer, equalizer, and driver. The architecture significantly increases baud rate and has a high ...
Electronic Design

Precision Low-voltage Amplifiers Based on BiCMOS Process

Six operational amplifiers from National Semiconductor Corp. feature significant improvements in accuracy, low power consumption and voltage noise for industrial, medical and automotive applications.