MCE Tewkesbury has developed a family of mixed signal ASICs for sensing and instrumentation applications

These devices can integrate the analogue (linear) signal with the digital control circuitry on one piece of silicon. This can simplify the sensor design, enhance the electrical performance of the sensor and reduce overall system costs. One of the major hurdles to exploitation of this technology is the high nonrecurring engineering costs associated with the development of a mixed signal devices.

The MCE family of mixed signal ASICs offer a well established, highly reliable system with low entry and piece part costs, a quick turnaround and no restrictions on volume.

One of the key features is the patented 'zip' structure, which facilitates electrical testing of the analogue and digital circuitry.

A modular structure with fully characterised cells has been created to enable design engineers to customise and optimise the circuit to a specific application.