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Front End | News


Sondrel’s turnkey service provides concept to shipping silicon service


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ne of the biggest challenges for a company with a new idea for a chip is managing the whole chain from design through


manufacturing and testing to shipping silicon. To solve this, Sondrel provides a full turnkey service that manages every stage of the process of taking a chip from concept to final silicon.


“We have been designing chips for decades,” explained Graham Curren, Sondrel’s CEO and Founder. “We have seen the issues that occur further down the supply chain after us so often that we now offer a complete service that extends to cover the


whole supply chain. We work with customers from the very start of concept planning and architecture of a new chip though its design, prototyping and production so we have an intimate working knowledge of every aspect of the chip. And we have earned the trust of the customer so they know that we will provide the continuity of service and excellence right through the rest of the supply chain.”


Sondrel’s Silicon Operations Team supervises and manages all the companies that supply downstream stages after the design is done from liaising with the fabs through to selecting the most appropriate


packaging OSAT, Test Development and logistics partner for shipping the final packaged and tested chips. Fabrice Debart, Sondrel’s Silicon operations manager, said, “This fully integrated, end-to-end service ensures that there are no discontinuities or delays in the supply chain. For our customers, this means having a single point of contact to deal with all of the supply chain aspects, allowing them to focus on their core business. This also means a faster time to market for them because we know where possible problems and bottlenecks may arise and how to solve them. For example, how to


test a chip with billions of transistors to make sure it is working to specifications? How to define the right test strategy and implement enough test accesses in order to get an optimal coverage and reduce the risks of latent defects? This is even more true in Automotive which requires higher level of quality and targets zero defects. The integrated relationship between the Silicon Operations Team and the chip design team allows us to be very effective in those areas.” sondrel.com


OMRON supports USB-C device test with long-lasting socket


MRON Electronics Components Europe is supporting the roll-out of consumer electronics based on the USB-C type of I/O connector with the release of a new long-life, easy to use inspection and test socket. Ideal for smartphones, digital cameras, headphones, notebook computers, games consoles and other wearable and portable devices, the OMRON XP2U USB-C test socket offers a quick and easy connection to test fixtures on device production lines. Key features include a market leading durability of more than 200K insertion operations. This exceptionally long service life compared to the competition is based on the application of electroforming contacts with high spring characteristics which are made of high hardness materials.


The OMRON XP2U offers a “one- touch” connection of the test socket


to the test fixture and a low insertion force to minimise wear on the device and simplify the test operator’s task. This has been achieved by using a resin tip as opposed to the metal tip of standard USB cables, and implementing a floating structure using coil springs to cushion the connection. As a result, the insertion force is less than one-fifth that of a standard USB-C cable.


Andries de Bruin, senior European product marketing manager at OMRON, commented, “USB-C has been growing in popularity for charging and data transfer in portable devices, due to its compact size and strong performance. We are excited to be able to support our customers in bringing devices based on this standard to market with the introduction of this exceptional new test socket.” components.omron.eu


TT Electronics acquires Torotel T


T Electronics, a provider of engineered electronics for performance critical applications, today announces it has officially completed the acquisition of Torotel, a US-based designer and manufacturer of high-reliability power and electromagnetic assemblies and components for the aerospace and defence markets. The acquisition increases TT’s capability in the design and development of power


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management devices and marks the latest addition to the company’s extensive global magnetics portfolio.


The acquisition of the Torotel business broadens TT’s power electronics capabilities and further expands the company’s presence in the US aerospace and defence market building on the recently acquired Covina, California-based business unit from Excelitas Technologies earlier in the year. Torotel


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extends TT’s list of blue-chip US aerospace and defence customers and provides access to growth programs with sole-sourced positions on major platforms. TT continues to be committed to investment that supports the acceleration of its growth prospects and increases the breadth and differentiation of its engineering capability.


Richard Tyson, CEO, TT Electronics said: “We are delighted to complete the


acquisition of Torotel. It represents a fantastic fit within our existing US power electronics business, strengthens our position in critical defense applications and further develops our global electromagnetics design and manufacturing capability. We’re delighted to be able to welcome the Torotel team into the TT group.” ttelectronics.com


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