August 25, 2018
August 23, 2018
Linear LT1115 - low-noise opamp : weekend die-shot
Linear LT1115 is a low-noise, low distortion opamp with 10V/µs slew rate. Largest integrated capacitors area on an opamp die we've ever seen.Die size 2861x2532 µm.
August 19, 2018
August 13, 2018
Phillips NE564N - PLL : weekend die-shot
This is another early and widely used PLL. Unlike CD4046 it can operate at whopping 50MHz.Die size 2332x1519 µm.
July 29, 2018
July 21, 2018
Ti CD4046BE - CMOS PLL / Oscillator : weekend die-shot
We used to think that 4000-series or 7400-series standard logic are all relatively simple ICs. Ti CD4046BE is probably the most complex of these - It's a PLL with internal VCO and even zener voltage reference for external voltage regulator. It could still be useful today, if you're fine with it's 1.4Mhz frequency limit.Die size 2271x2007 µm.
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July 20, 2018
