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Citation
(2001), "Customised chips for measurement and sensing", Sensor Review, Vol. 21 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/sr.2001.08721bab.008
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2001, MCB UP Limited
Customised chips for measurement and sensing
Customised chips for measurement and sensing
Keywords: ASIC, Sensing, Measurement
Micro Circuit Engineering (MCE Tewkesbury, UK) is producing a new family of mixed signal application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) for sensing and instrumentation applications.
These devices integrate the analogue (linear) signal with the digital control circuitry on one piece of silicon, simplifying the sensor design, enhancing its electrical performance and reducing costs.
One of the key features is the patented "zip" structure, which facilitates electrical testing of the analogue and digital circuitry. A modular structure with fully characterised cells has been created to enable design engineers to customise and optimise the circuit to a specific application.
MCE Tewkesbury is a leading supplier of high reliability electronics for aerospace, industrial, telecommunications. computer and medical applications. It specialises in the design and manufacture of ASICs and MCMs (multi-chip modules) and offers flexible design interface and foundry-independent silicon sourcing. MCE is part of the Aerospace Division of Smiths Group.
Contact: MCE Tewkesbury, UK. Tel: +44 (0)1684 297777; Fax: +44 (0)1684 299435; E-mail: sales@sia-mce.co.uk or visit Web site: www.micro-circuit.com