Alcatel High-Voltage Technology Maximizes System Integration
BRUSSELS, Belgium & DALLAS--Nov. 27, 2001--Alcatel (Paris:CGEP):New 0.35micron Chip Technology is First to Provide 80V Functionality
Combined With Higher Digital Integration
Alcatel (Paris:CGEP) today announced the launch of I3T, a new-generation technology that combines mixed-signal (analog/digital), high-voltage functionality (up to 80V), complex digital circuitry and an embedded microcontroller (ARM family) on one single chip.
As a result, customers benefit from improved system integration at lower cost and smaller dimensions.
"This new technology represents a tremendous step forward for automotive and computer peripheral applications. Alcatel has a strong expertise in IC design for both high-voltage, mixed-signal components, and in high-complexity digital products. By combining both, we have leveraged this knowledge to develop our innovative I3T technology," says Tony Denayer, Alcatel's General Manager, Automotive & Peripherals. "The I3T-based circuits will fit the requirements of the new 42V battery concept perfectly. I3T will be incorporated in automotive equipment for powertrain, body and safety applications, as well as motor and head drivers for the printer market."
The I3T technology succeeds Alcatel's highly successful I2T family, and is based on 0.35micron (while the I2T was based on a 0.7micron mixed-mode CMOS technology). Today, I2T is used in automotive and computer peripheral applications with limited embedded digital functionality (30K gates). Both technologies fit the new 42V standard.
I3T is modular, and comes in several versions. Starting with an 80V edition available in first-quarter 2002, new I3T modules with optimized devices will be released six months later. The new technology will be made available in Alcatel's world-renowned range of mixed-signal technologies for ASICs (application specific integrated circuits) and ASSPs (application specific standard products).
I3T-based circuits can incorporate 32-bit microcontroller memories, bus protocol controllers, I/O features, together with high- voltage circuitry like motor controllers. The primary features of this new I3T technology include:
| -- | Higher gate density (up to 15K gates/mm2) with low power consumption |
| -- | Embedded flash, dense ROM, RAM and OTP |
| -- | Improved HV DMOS switches with lower on-resistances (80 milliOhms/mm2 @ 40V, 130 milliOhms/mm2 @ 60V, 160 milliOhms/mm2 @ 80V) |
| -- | Embedded complex IP blocks (USB, CAN/LIN controllers, ...) |
| -- | Embedded microcontroller core: ARM |
| -- | High-precision analog capabilities |
| -- | More dense high-precision analog circuitry |
About Alcatel's Automotive Chip Solutions
Alcatel is a leading-edge supplier of automotive electronics solutions for car equipment makers worldwide, offering a one-stop-shop service from spec definition to manufacturing. Chips are fabricated in Alcatel's own facilities using the mixed-signal HV (high voltage) semiconductor technology that best supports the application. The automotive ASIC and ASSP solutions include chips for powertrain, safety, body, dashboard, IVN, sensor and actuator applications. For more information on Alcatel's automotive electronics solutions, visit http://www.alcatel.com/microelectronics.
About Alcatel
Alcatel builds next-generation networks, delivering integrated end-to-end voice and data networking solutions to established and new carriers, as well as enterprises and consumers worldwide. With sales of $29 billion (EURO 31 billion) in 2000 and 110,000 employees, Alcatel operates in more than 130 countries.