Analog and Mixed-Signal Circuits

Benefit from our 30 years of experience in the development of increasingly complex mixed-signal ASICs. As a technology- and manufacturer-independent IC design institution, we can offer you optimum solutions to drive, measurement and control techniques in a wide range of technologies down to 22 nm. Thanks to robust designs and a wide variety of integrated monitoring functions, we also achieve high levels of reliability. In addition, we are able to offer you suitable design methods for low-power and high-performance applications. As such, our analog front ends will incorporate your sensors to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

The basis for quick and effective integration of complex mixed-signal circuits is the availability of a portfolio of analog macros and a wide experience in analog and mixed-signal design in various technologies.
The Fraunhofer IIS has a broad range of signal amplifiers, filters, analog-to-digital converters and digital-to-analog converters at its disposal. Based on this know-how, it is possible to adapt the function to suit your special requirements.

Our services:

• Design of ultra-low power analog components

• Analog IPs: op amp, ADC, DAC, PLL, LDO
• Design service for IP development, adaptation
• New methods for IP generation and porting
• Design of mixed-signal ASICs

Brain-inspired hardware for the implementation of deep neural networks or spiking neural networks in embedded devices are part of Fraunhofer IIS offer. Inference mixed-signal neuromorphic ASICs are in development in TEMPO and ADELIA projects in small technology nodes. European designs of efficient architectures in terms of energy consumption, latency and chip area are our goal. An overview of the neuromorphic hardware at Fraunhofer IIS is available here.    

Nowadays, factories have a high number of connected sensors that is even expected to increase. Thus, interfaces between sensors and actuators to the digital domain are necessary. Fraunhofer IIS is your ASIC design partner for industrial and automotive applications with a unique expertise in analog and mixed-signal design. We have a wide range of signal amplifiers, filters, drivers and analog-to-digital converters at your disposal. You will benefit for a reduced form factor, custom design, IP protection, low-power consumption, robust designs and reliability. As such, our solutions are ready for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).