The inherent operating advantages of SIMOX-SOI-based IC's apply to a wide range of products across a broad base of industries. Typical examples include a large range of servers & workstations, portable, battery-powered products, automotive systems and other applications where equipment must perform reliably under environmentally harsh conditions. In most cases, SIMOX-SOI-based devices permit all of their associated products to deliver better performance.
Servers. Etc. - At a fixed voltage, SIMOX-SOI circuit speed is up to 30% faster than their bulk silicon or epitaxial counterparts. This characteristic is expected to have a substantial impact on servers, workstations, desktop computers and communications devices.
Portable Wireless - One of the key advantages of circuits made from SIMOX-SOI-based wafers is their ability to reduce chip power consumption by as much as 80%, or increase operating speed by 30%. In today's fast growing portable wireless device markets, this advantage allows batteries to last longer. Typical applications include laptop computers, portable electronics, smart power devices and navigational aids.
Memories and Microprocessors - By working with lower supply voltages, SIMOX-SOI-based wafers can help improve overall device reliability without degrading circuit speed. This advantage is particularly important for high performance components, such as memories and microprocessors, and other advanced circuits that are required to operate under low power conditions.
ASICs - Smaller circuit areas are made possible by an increase in circuit density within a smaller chip size. This advantage translates into better size and performance in such areas as Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs). In the case of wireless products, it helps manufacturers continue to satisfy their perpetual goal of making products physically smaller.
Automotive & Military- SIMOX-SOI-based devices can operate at temperatures as high as 350° C, compared with bulk or epitaxial-based devices, which are limited to approximately 250° C. This feature is particularly critical in applications where the environment is naturally harsh and cannot be controlled. Prominent examples include automotive systems, such as anti-lock brakes, engine management systems, sensors, light controllers, smart power devices and navigational aids.
Commercial electronics - SIMOX-SOI-based systems are inherently less sensitive to alpha radiation particle errors and other radiation-induced effects. This is especially important for such applications as spacecraft, satellites and military electronics, where radiation can render certain types of systems inoperative.
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above are from customers and other third parties as
reported at technical conferences or published in technical
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