12-bit MEMS gyroscope interface ASIC
This ASIC is the core of the gyroscope-based stabilisation in the Segway. The ASIC interfaces directly with the vibrating ring MEMS gyroscope and contains both the high-voltage, high-accuracy driving chain as the low-noise angle detection circuitry. The high-voltage driving chain is based on a temperature stable, mHz accuracy tuning system. The low-noise angle detection is integrated with high-end […]
3-axis hall-sensor magnetic compass ASIC for consumer applications
This magnetic compass ASIC measures the earth magnetic field through an on-chip Hall sensor (Z) and 2 flipcore sensors (X – Y). The ASIC exhibits a state-of-the-art combination of accuracy, low power consumption and low area/cost. The ASIC in integrated in popular smartphones. FEATURES:
Low-noise X-ray imaging chipset
The chipset is developed for large-scale, portable X-ray applications for a-Si backplanes. It consists of a high-voltage row-driver ASIC that controls the TFT pixels and a low-noise, column readout ASIC that reads the charges from the pixels. The chipset achieves state-of-the-art noise levels with much lower power consumption and cost. The chips are assembled on […]
High-efficiency power management ASIC for hearing aids
The power management ASIC is developed for battery powered implanted hearing aids. The ASIC converts the power of both single or stacked ZnO2 or Li-Ion batteries to power the audio capture chain including ADC, a class D audio driver chain and the digital audio processing. It also manages the inductive communication between the hearing aid […]
High-voltage, high-accuracy drivers for medical implants
ICsense has designed several high-voltage drivers and HV instrumentation for implantable medical device such as cochlear implants and brain probes (DBS). Visit the medical page for an overview of case studies. FEATURES:
Impedance spectroscopy ASIC for cancer cell detection and characterization
This medical lab-on-chip ASIC was designed as part of a disposable apparatus for tumor cell detection. The goal is to detect and characterise cancer tumor cells in blood in only a few hours. To achieve this, tumor cells are extracted from the blood and put through an active sieve. The ASIC performs electrical cell impedance spectroscopy on […]
Medical implantable power management and battery charging ASIC
This ASIC is part of an Implantable Neuro Stimulator (INS) system with 24 amplitude independent channels. The ASIC powers all components of the IPG system and charges the internal battery. The ASIC can draw its power from any primary battery, rechargeable Li-Ion batteries or wireless power transfer. Li-Ion batteries are charged through a proprietary inductive […]
Large span (-40°C – 170°C) integrated temperature sensor for the automotive market
ICsense has developed several integrated temperature sensors for different temperature ranges and accuracies. These sensors have a digital output that can for example be used for on-chip temperature compensation. We have extensive knowledge to port these designs to different technologies and specifications. FEATURES
SIL 3 certified high-precision timer and ignition ASIC for mining blasts
The battery operated ASIC forms the core part of a high-precision ignition system for safety critical controlled blastings in the mining industry. It contains a highly accurate fully integrated clock and a high-voltage power generation block to produce the required charge for ignition after the programmable timer goes off. Features
Multi-channel micro-volt absolute accuracy readout ASIC for thermocouples and oxygen sensors
The ASIC is a fully integrated, high performance (16 bit) sensor Analog Front End (AFE) for high absolute accuracy measurements targeted for remote sensor applications in harsh environments. It is ideally suited for thermocouple and electrochemical gas sensor measurements. An accurate internal temperature sensor is present to enable temperature dependent digital post processing of offset […]