Opportunities of Si ULSI Technology for GHz Applications

Abstract

The fast growing mixed-signal microcontroller and low power wireless communication markets provide tremendous opportunities for Si ULSI. Si CMOS ULSI offers low stand-by power and high integration level, which translates into improved performance, functionality, cost, reliability, and battery life. This paper will provide an overview of the potential to expand the core digital CMOS ULSI logic technology into Ghz mixed-signal applications. The opportunities and challenges of SOI, bipolar, and SiGe HBT's will be discussed. © 1995 Optical Society of America