HSINCHU, Taiwan, R.O.C., Dec. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (TWSE: 2330, NYSE: TSM) today unveiled modular BCD (Bipolar, CMOS DMOS) process technologies targeting high voltage integrated LED driver devices.  

The new BCD technologies feature a voltage spectrum running from 12 to 60 volts to support multiple LED applications including LCD flat panel display backlighting, LED displays, general lighting and automotive lighting. The technology portfolio spans process nodes from 0.6-micron to 0.18-micron with a number of digital core modular options for varying digital control circuit gate densities.  The CyberShuttle™ prototyping service supports the 0.25-micron and 0.18-micron processes for preliminary function verification.

The new processes provide a number of integration features that reduce a system’s component counts.  The robust high voltage DMOS capability provides MOSFET switch integration to reduce the bill of materials (BOM).  The integrated component options include high voltage bipolar transistors, high voltage, high precision capacitors, high resistance poly and Zener diodes to reduce external passive component count and significantly reduce circuit board area.

The DMOS process supports foundry’s leading Rdson performance (i.e.; 72 mohm per mm2 at BV>80 volts for a specific 60V NLDMOS) and its high current driving capability optimizes device sizes that enhance power efficiency.  A robust safe operating area (SOA) makes it ideal for both power switch and driver design.  Fine detailed characterization also provides a useful reference to optimize the design budget for optimum chip size.

On the CMOS side, a 5-volt capability supports analog Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) controller design elements and the 2.5-volt and 1.8-volt logic cores are optional modules for higher-level digital integration. In addition, logic compatible one-time programmable (OTP) and multi-time programmable (MTP) memory options are available for enhanced digital programming design.  

“The new BCD technologies for LED drivers are very leading edge in driving device integration.  The associated PDKs feature highly accurate SPICE models that really enhance the potential for easy single chip design,” points out George Liu, Director, Industrial Business Development. “In addition, mismatching models help optimize current mismatching performance in multi-channel LED driver designs.”

About TSMC

TSMC is the world’s largest dedicated semiconductor foundry, providing the industry’s leading process technology and the foundry’s largest portfolio of process-proven libraries, IP, design tools and reference flows. The Company’s total managed capacity in 2008 exceeded 9 million 8-inch equivalent wafers, including capacity from two advanced 12-inch -GigaFabs™, four eight-inch fabs, one six-inch fab, as well as TSMC’s wholly owned subsidiaries, WaferTech and TSMC (China), and its joint venture fab, SSMC. TSMC is the first foundry to provide 40nm production capabilities. Its corporate headquarters are in Hsinchu, Taiwan. For more information about TSMC please visit http://www.tsmc.com.

Starnberg, 15 December 2009 – The automotive roadshow 2010 takes shape: In June 2010, qaqadu event gmbh, specialist in events and roadshows, will organize this popular mobile electronics fair. For the second year in a row, the roadshow will visit car manufacturers and suppliers in Central Europe. The large exhibition truck will stop directly at the premises of the development facilities and open its presentation area of more than 100 square meters. Up to twelve exhibitors will have the opportunity to demonstrate their innovative electronics solutions on-site to interested employees in development, purchasing, and management. “After the successful premiere in 2009, we will again offer to the developers of the car industry this unique opportunity to gather information on the newest developments and trends, ranging from semiconductors and software up to ready-to-use measuring and test systems – all without expenditure and travel activities,” said Mandy Ahlendorf, General Manager of qaqadu event gmbh. “The idea of this moving exhibition always receives very positive feedback from exhibitors and professional visitors on-site. The first car manufacturers, as well as exhibitors, have signaled their interest in participating in 2010.”

With this individual and selective presentation, the automotive roadshow is absolutely the trend – preferring thematically focused, efficient education for developers, buyers, and other interested employees on-site instead of major public events. The exhibitors will demonstrate their solutions directly to their target group, and without scattering loss the engineers can delve immediately into technical discussions. The meetings taking place on the truck range from initial contact with potential buyers to the adjustment of current projects up to starting new projects. Some suppliers show their presence and willingness to be available as a contact person for the manufacturers and OEMs by participating in the show. In addition, the customer meetings during the roadshow offer insight into the market to set up future product and marketing strategies.

The automotive roadshow 2010 is supported by the industry partner ZVEI (German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association / http://www.zvei.org). Media partners are the leading magazines Elektronik automotive (http://www.elektroniknet.de) and Auto Electronics (http://www.autoelectronics.com) as well as the online platform “John Day’s Automotive Electronics News” (http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com).

About the qaqadu event gmbh

The qaqadu event gmbh offers professional education with technical training, seminars, and trade shows. In addition to providing and hosting events as technical courses, the MOST Forum, and the automotive roadshow, the Starnberg based specialists in event management also support companies in organizing their events. The offered services reach from conception and planning through organization and marketing up to the realization of the event. For more information please seehttp://www.hightech-events.com.

Further information on the automotive roadshow is available at http://www.auto-roadshow.com.