The combination of a high frequency capability combined with high voltage and the added component features opens up a wide range of applications. Potential products include: high performance transceivers for optical communications, next generation data converters for test and measurement systems and high-speed amplifiers including logarithmic amplifiers, for example a log amp design using our SiGe technology could operate at frequencies up to 5GHz, a ten-fold increase in performance compared to a previous technology implementation. It is planned that the SiGe BiCMOS process will be generally available by mid-2011 and the first Plessey products will be sampled by end-2011.
Dr. Peter Osborne, Chief Technologist, said, “We have looked at SiGe bipolar and BiCMOS process technologies for some time and have developed processes for other fabs. We believe that our exceptional complementary bipolar processes on SiGe together with our 0.35 CMOS capability should provide a compelling platform from which Plessey can develop outstanding product lines.”