The ASD (Application Specific
Devices) technology is a unique vertical
integrated power technology designed in
a full
planar
process.
Its masking process is applied on both sides of the chip offering
new design possibilities that are not available with epitaxial
base or horizontal architecture. The ASD technology brings significant
advantages to the medium power area:
Improved reliability thanks to a full planar technology
that provides outstanding ruggedness to the device
Enhanced performance that results from dedicated design
to the application. For instance EMI, filtering skills are
greater than with discrete circuitry
Component count reduction in a ratio of 2 to 6 that is directly
produced by integration
PCB space and assembly cost reduction which can be achieved
without sacrificing the benefits of high voltage and high current
density capability associated with discrete components
Because it is designed specifically
for an application, an ASD circuit includes not only the required
functional features, but also added values that benefit to the
complete system. Therefore, the ASD circuit largely simplifies
the system design and shortens the time to bring it on to market.
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