Dongbu HiTek Launches Specialized High-Performance Analog CMOS and Mixed-Signal BCDMOS Process Technologies

SEOUL, South Korea--August 29, 2011: Dongbu HiTek today announced the immediate availability of two new specialized process technologies at the 180nm node for implementing advanced analog, power, and mixed-signal chips destined for use in numerous applications. While the high-performance HP180 Analog CMOS process deploys precision-tuned active and passive components to implement data converters for medical and metrology applications, the BD180X BCDMOS process supports operating voltages over the 40V-to-60V range for industrial and automotive uses.

“Our new Analog CMOS HP180 process establishes a milestone achievement for the foundry industry as it gives today's electronic designers a best-in-class option to achieve differentiation in their products without depending exclusively on traditional analog IDMs.”

According to Lou Hutter, Senior VP and GM of Dongbu HiTek's Analog Foundry Business Unit, "Our new Analog CMOS HP180 process establishes a milestone achievement for the foundry industry as it gives today's electronic designers a best-in-class option to achieve differentiation in their products without depending exclusively on traditional analog IDMs." Hutter noted that the HP180 process supports operating voltages up to 24V as it combines unmatched NMOS and PMOS noise performance with voltage-stable PIP capacitors and thin-film resistor matching that meet the most demanding design requirements. He expects the HP180 process to be enthusiastically received by fabless chip designers looking to develop standalone precision data converters or integrated high-performance analog system-on-chip designs.

Hutter has led the Dongbu HiTek analog foundry team to become a top developer and provider of specialized process technologies since joining the company in 2008. Commenting on the new mixed-signal processes launched today, the industry veteran stated, "Our new BD180X process underscores Dongbu HiTek's global leadership in expanding upon the capabilities of our BCDMOS process at the 180nm node to serve a broader range of consumer and automotive applications. Supporting 40V-to-60V operating voltages, this latest process complements our companion BD180LV process that supports 7V-to-30V operating voltages in mobile applications." He confirmed that Dongbu HiTek is currently sampling BCDMOS chips for ultra high-voltage automotive and industrial applications that are implemented with its proprietary UHV 700V process.

Analog POWERhouse Connection

Dongbu HiTek distinguishes itself among global foundries via its Analog POWERhouse Connection, a collaborative ecosystem for developing and manufacturing chips for applications that require the highest levels of reliability and quality, such as those found in the automotive industry. From providing critical IP access, to prototype design and verification and specialized wafer processing, to testing and packaging, the specialty foundry collaborates with ecosystem partners to deliver superb results across all critical steps while complying fully with international standards such as AEC-Q100. By focusing its development on high-voltage analog, BCDMOS, image sensor, and mixed-signal processing, the company aims to maintain its position as the most-respected specialty foundry provider.

About Dongbu HiTek

Dongbu HiTek Co., Ltd. specializes in delivering superb analog and mixed-signal processing technologies. As the World Leader in Specialty Foundry, the company adds high value to advanced ICs with a processing portfolio that encompasses Analog, BCDMOS, High Voltage CMOS, CMOS RF, CMOS Image Sensor (CIS), Display Driver IC (DDI), and NOR Flash technologies. The Analog POWERhouse company's best-in-class BCDMOS technology enables power management chip designs that serve numerous applications ranging from home and handheld electronics to automotive and industrial systems. Currently processing technologies at nodes ranging from 0.35 microns to 90 nanometers, the company complements its world class foundry capabilities with top quality design support, prototype verification and packaging/module development. Headquartered in Seoul, Dongbu HiTek publicly trades its stock under 000990 on the Korea Stock Exchange.