Analog-digital technologies for mixed-signal processing: The driving force to success for the European industry

Mixed analog-digital products complement digital processors in a wide range of systems. The development activities at European semiconductor companies and research institutes, both on A/D processes and design tools, are described. The processes include mixed A/D CMOS, high-voltage interface BiCMOS, and low-voltage A/D BiCMOS. Tools include analog circuit synthesis and library cells.<
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