Plessey Semiconductors Company Details
Plessey Semiconductors Ltd.
Tamerton Road
Roborough
Plymouth
PL6 7BQ
United Kingdom
Phone
+44 (0)1752 693000
Fax
+44 (0)1752 693200
Web Address
http://www.plesseysemi.com
Plessey Semiconductors
designs and manufactures integrated circuits for high technology markets
ranging from industrial to automotive and from medical to consumer.
Its award-winning EPIC sensor can capture
ECG signals and detect movement and has applications in health monitoring,
sports fitness, security systems and gesture control of consumer appliances and
video games. Plessey’s multi-market product
line embraces RF devices for TV tuners, radar and other communications
systems. The company is also developing high-brightness
light-emitting diodes (HBLEDs) for use in commercial and domestic lighting.
Plessey Semiconductors Introduce Ultra-Low Noise Robust Linear Regulators
Plessey Semiconductors today announced the release of the PS2292X family of easy-to-use, robust, linear regulator products that uses Plessey's bipolar process to offer industry-leading, low noise performance and very low dropout. The devices are part of a high current, single supply, LDO family that operates from an input voltage as low as 1.7V and as high as 12V.
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Plessey To Focus On Tele-Health At The International IC China Exhibition 2013
Plessey has today revealed that they will be exhibiting at the International IC China Exhibition in Shenzhen from 28 February to 2 March 2013. Plessey will be featuring solutions for the tele-health markets including the handheld imPulse and the wrist worn inCite incorporating the company's award winning EPIC sensor.
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Plessey will launch imPulse ECG monitor at electronica 2012
Plessey has today announced that it plans to launch a new hand held, ECG monitor at this year's electronica Show in Munich next month. Aimed at the home health market, the imPulse will allow the routine, quick and accurate recording of ECG signal outside of the medical environment and without the need for conductive gel or skin preparation.
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Plessey launches an ultra-low cost version of its award winning EPIC sensor for high volume consumer applications at Chicago Sensor Expo 2012
Plessey Semiconductors announced today the release of the PS25451, an ultra-low cost version of its award winning EPIC sensor that provides remote sensing for high volume consumer markets. A novel electrode design has been devised to replace the expensive titanium dioxide electrodes currently used for the higher end, medical applications of EPIC technology.
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Plessey uses its EPIC sensor technology to create a heart monitor in a wristwatch
Plessey Semiconductors has designed a heart rate monitor demonstration using its award-winning EPIC sensor technology, which is the same size as a wristwatch and does not require a chest strap or second sensor at the end of a cable that could be easily lost or damaged. This reference design shows that simple and effective personal monitoring of electrocardiograph (ECG) signals can be as easy as taking a pulse measurement.
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Minister impressed by Plessey's innovative new technologies
At the Manufacturing Summit held on February 23rd at the Bristol & Bath Science Park, Mark Prisk MP, the Minister for Business Innovation and Skills, was particularly interested by what was being shown on Plessey Semiconductors' exhibition stand. On display were Plessey's EPIC sensor technology and its recently launched High Brightness LED technology called MAGIC.
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Intel and Plessey Sign Licensing and Warrant Agreements
Plessey Semiconductors announced today that it has agreed to a product licensing agreement with Intel Corporation and a share warrant agreement with Intel Capital. Under the terms of the licensing agreement, Plessey will be licensed to manufacture, sell and support a select number of products in Intel's digital tuner portfolio. The warrant agreement is for an unspecified number of shares in Plessey's holding company.
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Aventyn Uses Plessey Semiconductors ECG Sensor for Mobile Health Applications
Aventyn Inc., announced the collaboration agreement at the 2011 mHealth Summit. The summit is organized by the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health in partnership with mHIMSS, the mHealth Alliance and the National Institutes of Health. Aventyn will use the EPIC sensor integrated in a mobile platform to capture non-intrusive ECG measurements personalized to individual heart failure patients. The measured ECG data is displayed on the patient smartphone device and integrated with Vitalbeat™, a software application for remote monitoring and chronic disease management of patients diagnosed with heart failure and related comorbidities.
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Plessey EPIC Sensor wins IET Award
Plessey Semiconductors' Electric Potential Integrated Circuit sensor won the IET "Measurement In Action" Award at the IET Innovation Awards Gala Dinner held on 9th November 2011 at the Intercontinental Hotel, London. Organised by the IET (The Institute of Engineering and Technology), the award was presented to Plessey Semiconductors and the Department of Engineering and Design at the University of Sussex, who did the original research.
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Plessey releases new EPIC sensor for movement sensing applications
Plessey Semiconductors has announced that it has released the latest version of the Electric Potential Integrated Circuit (EPIC) sensor specifically tailored to detect movement. This version of the EPIC has been optimised for security, switching and gaming applications. By detecting changes in the electric field the EPIC sensor provides an output to a relay to act as a simple non-touch electric switch. The EPIC sensor can be used in both proximity mode or to detect specific kinds of movement as a limited gesture recognition device. As the EPIC sensor does not need line of sight and can even detect movement through walls, it can also be used to replace, or as an adjunct to, a passive infra-red (PIR) sensor in a variety of applications including security motion detectors.
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Plessey EPIC Sensor Technology wins NMI R&D Achievement Award
Plessey Semiconductors' Electric Potential Integrated Circuit (EPIC) sensor technology won the R&D Achievement Award at the NMI Gala Dinner and Industry Awards celebration held on 3rd November 2011 at the Wyndham Grand Chelsea Harbour, London. The NMI is the trade association for the Electronic Systems, Microelectronics and Semiconductor sectors and presents awards to recognise the achievements and behaviours that are conducive to a healthy and vibrant industry in the UK and Ireland.
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Plessey EPIC sensor samples now available
Plessey Semiconductors announced today that commercial samples of its award winning Electric Potential Integrated Circuit (EPIC) sensors are now available. The first products are optimised for use as an ECG sensor and provide a resolution as good as or better than conventional electrodes. The EPIC sensors offer several advantages that save money and speed up taking readings.
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Plessey Semiconductors expands in China with new offices
Plessey Semiconductors has formally announced the opening of their new office in the city centre of Shenzhen, China. Located in Futian, the heart of the Shenzhen Central Business District, the new office is the first milestone in an aggressive expansion plan for the company.
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Plessey - Intralink working with Plessey Semiconductors on expanding business in Korea
Plessey Semiconductors has contracted Intralink to provide an in-country business development and sales organisation in Korea as a stepping-stone to establishing a long-term base in the country. Intralink's Surrogate Sales Program, the company's unique three-step approach to taking business to Asia, will allow Plessey Semiconductors to scale up its operation in Korea in line with business demands
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Plessey Semiconductors to announce its first IC design using breakthrough Electric Potential sensor technology at Sensors Expo
Plessey Semiconductors announced that it will be demonstrating its Electric Potential Integrated Circuit (EPIC) sensor technology at Sensors Expo (Chicago, USA June 6-8 2011). The EPIC sensor is a completely new area of sensor technology that measures changes in an electric field in a similar way to a magnetometer detecting changes in a magnetic field. The EPIC sensor, which requires no physical or resistive contact to make measurements, will enable innovative new products to be made such as medical scanners that are simply held close to a patient's chest to obtain a detailed ECG reading or devices that can 'see' through walls. The sensor can be integrated on a chip with other features such as data converters, digital signal processing and wireless communications capability.
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Plessey Semiconductors releases PS13000 Series Operational Amplifiers
Plessey Semiconductors today announced the availability of samples of its PS13000 series current feedback operational amplifiers. The first parts to be offered are quad-configuration devices, with four identical amplifiers on a single chip, supplied in 14-pin small outline, miniature plastic packages (SO-14).
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Plessey Semiconductors introduces PS12000 – 3 to 6 Channel RF power splitter
Plessey Semiconductors today announced the introduction of its PS12000 3/6 Channel DC to 2GHz Power Splitter. The PS12000 is built on Plessey's 20GHz complementary bipolar process and provides a highly linear power splitter for broadband RF or video signals.
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Plessey Semiconductors releases 500MHz Logarithmic/Limiting Amplifier with 75dB dynamic range
Plessey Semiconductors today announced the release of the PS13201 Logarithmic/Limiting Amplifier. The PS13201 log amp is a pin-for-pin, drop-in compatible replacement for the original Plessey SL3522 log amp.
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Plessey Semiconductors announces collaboration with the University of Sussex on breakthrough Electric Potential Sensor technology
Plessey Semiconductors and the University of Sussex today announced a new, innovative and disruptive technology called the Electric Potential Sensor (EPS). This is a completely new area of sensor technology that measures changes in an electric field in a similar way to a magnetometer detecting changes in a magnetic field. The sensor, which requires no physical or resistive contact to make measurements, will enable innovative new products to be made such as medical scanners that are simply held close to a patient's chest to obtain a detailed ECG reading or devices that can 'see' through walls.
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Plessey Semiconductors reborn and relaunched at Electronica 2010 Booth 160, Hall A4
Plessey Semiconductors will be exhibiting at Electronica 2010 on booth 160 in Hall A4. Plessey, a legendary brand, has been reborn following a management buyout in early 2010 of the ex-Plessey semiconductor businesses and manufacturing facilities in Cheney Manor, Swindon and Roborough, Plymouth.
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Plessey Semiconductors announces development of 8-inch SiGe BiCMOS technology to expand RF capability
Plessey Semiconductors today announced it has commenced the development of a 0.35 micron silicon germanium (SiGe) BiCMOS process technology on its 8-inch line at its Plymouth, England semiconductor manufacturing facility. As part of its strategy of developing its three core product lines of sensors, RF components and power management devices it was decided that a bespoke SiGe BiCMOS process was required. The products manufactured on this process will take advantage of having a 70GHz, 2.5V breakdown voltage architecture together with a 40GHz 5V breakdown voltage architecture on the same substrate. The process will also include a range of analogue and high performance passive components including Schottky diodes, varactors, high Q inductors and MIM capacitors.
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Plessey Semiconductors introduces ultra-low noise, high current linear regulators with input voltages as low as 1.7V
Plessey Semiconductors today announced the release of the PS2292X family of low dropout linear regulators for point of load applications. The devices are part of a high current, single supply LDO family that operates from an input voltage as low as 1.7V. Targeted for industrial, medical, communication, computing and consumer markets, the regulators are an ideal choice for low voltage post regulation applications. The new line of regulators offers fast transient response while maintaining high Power Supply Rejection Ratio (PSRR).
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Plessey Semiconductors wins Enterprise award from University of Plymouth
Plessey Semiconductors today announced that they had won the University of Plymouth Vice-Chancellor's Outstanding New Business award. The award was granted at the prestigious gala award's dinner held 16th September 2010. Receiving the award on behalf of Plessey were Randolph Gratton, Sr. VP Sales and Marketing, Neil Harper, Operations Director and Myles Blake, IT Manager.
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Plessey's bipolar process technology now available
Plessey Semiconductors today announced that they had successfully transferred their first bipolar process, the W-series process, onto their 8-inch line in Plymouth, England. The W-series bipolar process is a critical process for a number of new product releases as well as part of the ongoing support Plessey is providing to its existing foundry customers.
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Plessey Semiconductors obtains ISO/TS16949, ISO9001 and ISO14001 certification
Plessey Semiconductors today announced that it had successfully passed all the audits necessary to obtain certification to the internationally recognised ISO quality standards TS16949 and ISO9001 and the environmental standard ISO14001.
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Plessey Semiconductors Outlines Product Strategy
Plessey Semiconductors announced today the planned release of a number of innovative semiconductor products including a range of amplifiers, demodulators, synthesisers and high-speed pre-scalers. These products have been designed primarily for the defence and space markets, but are also used in the general communications, automotive and industrial control market segments. The types of end products that will use these components include television systems, fibre optic communications, CCTV and data communication systems.
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A new start for Plessey Semiconductors
Plessey Semiconductors Limited today announced that it has started trading from its semiconductor manufacturing facility in Roborough, Plymouth, UK. Plessey Semiconductors has been created from the acquisition of the share capital of X-FAB UK Limited together with existing key engineering competence within a design and technology centre located in Swindon, UK. The name of the operating business has been subsequently changed to Plessey Semiconductors.
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