Technical Library | 1999-08-05 09:51:47.0
This document summarizes the finding of testing to determine the immunity of semiconductor equipment to voltage sag events. Based in part on the findings, global standards have been adopted to define voltage sag immunity requirements for semiconductor equipment...
Technical Library | 2010-10-21 16:01:17.0
Many component engineers are faced with a circuit requirement calling for resistors having voltage ratings well above that associated with surface mount chip resistors, but below the level of conventional high voltage resistors which are generally availab
Technical Library | 2010-06-30 17:43:04.0
As silicon technology advances to enable higher density ASICs, the core logic voltage decreases. The lower voltage, in combination with higher current requirements, requires tighter tolerances on the power supplies. The control of the power supplies from the PCB to the die is the subject of this study. A frequency sweep simulation using typical bypass values shows that a discrete package capacitor is not a significant factor in reducing the chip core power supply fluctuation. A small voltage boost at the PCB supply can provide a more economical solution to managing the device supplies.
Technical Library | 1999-05-06 11:03:39.0
As microprocessor speeds increase, their power needs rise proportionally. This also puts higher demands on the voltage regulator that feeds the processor chip. In spite of the increased power, the regulator chip tends to remain the same size..
Technical Library | 1999-05-06 12:08:08.0
Input voltage capacitors are typically the parts that fail first in a high power circuit. Today's requirements for increasingly smaller packages is driving high component densities in power systems, as in all systems. As the package size...
Technical Library | 2012-12-14 14:25:37.0
The popularity of low voltage technologies has grown significantly over the last decade as semiconductor device manufacturers have moved to satisfy market demands for more powerful products, smaller packaging, and longer battery life. By shrinking the size of the features they etch into semiconductor dice, IC manufacturers achieve lower costs, while improving speed and building in more functionality. However, this move toward smaller features has lead to lower breakdown voltages and increased opportunities for component overstress and false failures during in-circuit test.
Technical Library | 2022-04-26 03:27:56.0
The naming of the chip capacitor: The parameters included in the name of the chip capacitor include the size of the chip capacitor, the material used for this chip capacitor, the required accuracy, the required voltage, the required capacity, the requirements of the terminal and packaging requirements. Generally, the parameters to be provided for ordering a chip capacitor should be the size, the required accuracy, the voltage requirement, the capacity value, and the required brand.
Technical Library | 1999-07-20 11:00:12.0
It's quite common for a power supply (PSU) designer to work with a circuit designer to realize a system design compliant with international EMC regulations. PSU designers will be well aware of the requirement of the power supply to provide clean DC voltage and not disturb the AC mains voltage. However, they may not have any idea of the noise that can potentially be introduced to the mains through the PSU by the target circuit. Likewise, the circuit designers (digital or analogue) may not know what attenuation the PSU will provide.
Technical Library | 2021-04-01 14:36:51.0
This document provides information about the Surface Mount Technology (SMT) board assembly of Infineon Thin Small Non-leaded Packages (TSNP). The specific dimensions of the leadframe based inner setup depend on the size of the chip and the type of bonding. The field of application ranges from linear voltage regulators for weight-limited applications such as cellular phones and digital cameras to linear voltage regulators for the automotive sector.
Technical Library | 2009-10-08 01:58:04.0
In the present study, we report novel ferroelectric-epoxy based polymer nanocomposites that have the potential to surpass conventional composites to produce thin film capacitors over large surface areas, having high capacitance density and low loss. Specifically, novel crack resistant and easy to handle Resin Coated Copper Capacitive (RC3) nanocomposites capable of providing bulk decoupling capacitance for a conventional power-power core, or for a three layer Voltage-Ground-Voltage type power core, is described.