September 26, 2015
Diodes BC847BS - matched BJT pair : weekend die-shot
Diodes Incorporated BC847BS - pair of npn transistors with matched hFE. Internally it has 2 separate dies.Die size 306x306 µm.
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September 24, 2015
TL431 - adjustable shunt regulator : weekend die-shot
TL431 is another adjustable shunt regulator often used in linear supplies with external power transistor.Die size 592x549 µm.
August 18, 2015
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July 11, 2015
Mikron 1663RU1 - first Russian 90nm chip : weekend die-shot
Mikron is currently the most advanced microelectronic fab in Russia, located in Zelenograd. In 2010 they have licensed 90nm technology from STMicroelectronics, and equipment setup was somewhat ready by the end of 2012. Technology transfer was hindered by very small manufacturing volume and scarce funding. Nevertheless, 1663RU1 has became their first 90nm product reached commercial customers. It's 16 Mibit SRAM chip.There are no redundancy or ECC correction on this chip, bulk-Si technology ("civilian" technology). There are no radiation-hardening tricks implemented. This chip is apparently intended for industrial/military applications, use in space is only possible with great care.
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June 29, 2015
BFG135 - NPN 7GHz RF BJT transistor : weekend die-shot
BFG135 - 7GHz RF NPN transistor with integrated emitter-ballasting resistors. Transistor is so sparse to lower thermal (mainly) and collector resistance.Die size 668x538 µm, transistor fin halfpitch - 800nm.
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June 24, 2015
nRF51822 - Bluetooth LE SoC : weekend die-shot
nRF51822 is a widely used Bluetooth LE SoC with Cortex-M0 core and on-chip buck DC-DC (LC are external).Die size 3833x3503 µm, ~180nm technology.
