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Create the perfect custom analog and mixed signal IC for your project
Programmable Matrix Array device enables multiple mixed signal system functions to be integrated into one device
Ever wished you could create your own analog IC – integrating all the mixed signal functions that you need for your design, without loading you up with features that you don’t? The good news is, now you can. Alvin Ferlance, divisional engineering manager at Anglia, introduces an innovative highly customisable Mixed-signal Matrix Array device where a vast array of new functions can be simply created by the designer.
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The GreenPAK devices combine logic, timing, and mixed signal functions together into a highly configurable and integrated solution, see fig. 1. The majority of GreenPAK devices are one-time programmable (OTP) but a few multiple time programmable (MTP) options exist. Rapid prototyping is possible and the only cost is the device itself, there are no engineering costs for the circuit design creation or additional programming fees, and custom programmed samples can be supplied free of charge. Unlike an ASIC design, the GreenPAK hardware design remains flexible allowing for changes as required during the design process.
CUs are now very good at sweeping up popular system functions, but don’t necessarily offer everything your system needs. If you haven’t space or power for discrete devices to implement these
additional features you’ve got a problem. Fortunately, Renesas, offers a way forward with the introduction of the Advanced Analog GreenPAK IC allowing designers to create, simulate and prototype their own unique sophisticated mixed signal ICs in minutes at a lower cost than a discrete component implementation. Applications that will benefit from GreenPAK include analog interfaces for sensors, AFEs for Analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), and tuneable analog filters. Other potential applications include sensor interfaces to pressure sensors, photo detectors, and force-sensitive button.
What is GreenPAK?
GreenPAK devices enable designers to integrate many analog and mixed signal discrete circuit functions into a single device. By replacing many popular mixed-signal standard products, often used in combination, GreenPAK minimizes component count, board space, power consumption and cost. Using the GreenPAK Software and Development Kit, it is possible for designers to create and program a custom circuit in minutes.
Components in Electronics
A typical example of a GreenPAK device is the HVPAKTM (SLG47105) which features four outputs with operating voltage up to 13.2 V and up to 2 A current per output. The device combines mixed-signal logic and high-voltage H-bridge functionality in a tiny 2 x 3 mm QFN package.
Introducing AnalogPAK Extending on the incredible flexibility offered by the
GreenPAK family, Renesas has introduced the GreenPAK, AnalogPAK device – which features the first Programmable Mixed-Signal Matrix with configurable operational amplifiers and many other analog blocks. The SLG47004V AnalogPAK device combines all the great features of the Renesas configurable logic resources plus three configurable op amps, two 1024 position rheostats, I2C, two analog switches, an analog temperature sensor and EEPROM into a 3 mm x 3 mm STQFN package. The SLG47004 is an ideal replacement for designs that include programmable gain amplifiers, instrumentation amplifiers, digital potentiometers, and analog switches. Its high level of customization and integration of multiple functions into a single ultra-small form factor device is unmatched. The device has multiple time programmable memory allowing users to configure SLG47004 in-system or use as a pre-programmed solution for maximum design flexibility.
Benefits of GreenPAK GreenPAK offers several benefits verses using discrete
Figure 1. Functions GreenPAK can integrate
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