DC-DC Converters are rated for operation up to 225°C.

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Utilizing CISSOID Vesuvio(TM) technology featuring Magma and Hyperion semiconductor devices, DC/DC Converters are available with output voltages from 1.2 V up to 90% of VIN at 2 A. Efficiencies exceed 90% above 200°C, and microcircuit integration technology lends to reliability in extended-temperature applications. Areas of use include Oil/Gas deep-well drilling as well as engine sensing, control, and management in aerospace and defense markets.



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C-MAC MicroTechnology Announces Further Development of High Temperature DC-DC Converters



New convertors improve efficiency, packaging density and offer life time operation at 225°C

Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium - C-MAC MicroTechnology today announced it has extended its agreement with CISSOID to integrate Vesuvio(TM) technology into high temperature DC-DC converter designs featuring their latest Magma and Hyperion semiconductor devices. Following on from the successful 20 Watt module based around the original ETNA chip set, these new state-of-the-art modules offer further improvements in efficiency and packaging density and provide multiple output voltages with life time operation at 225°C.

The extended product range will provide output voltages in the range of 1.2V up to 90% of VIN at 2A and up to 50% reduction in physical size. Efficiencies of more than 90% above 200°C confirm the leading class position of the product family. Single, dual and triple output voltage modules as well as higher current versions will be available over the coming months.

These new products will again feature C-MAC's high temperature microcircuit integration technology which has been demonstrated to provide the highest level of reliability for extended temperature applications. The high aspect ratio package design will continue to focus on high reliability, harsh environment applications such as Oil and Gas deep-well drilling and engine sensing, control and management in the Aerospace and Defence markets. The flexibility of C-MAC's design and manufacturing team will provide the optimum packaging solutions for the module while allowing custom configurations to be offered.

Paul Hill, General Manager, of C-MAC MicroTechnology said: "The progression along our high temperature DC-DC roadmap demonstrates C-MAC's commitment to continuous product and technology development. I'm delighted with the success of our high temperature product and this announcement shows our complete commitment to high temperature electronics technology and will maintain our position for the foreseeable future as the premier supplier of electronics for extreme environments."

Tony Denayer, CEO of CISSOID said: "Our Vesuvio(TM) technology for DC-DC converters provides the best-in-class efficiency of power conversion at extreme temperatures. Based on the Magma-Hyperion chipset, Vesuvio is the ideal answer to environmental constraints in Aeronautics and Oil&Gas applications. Also, its robustness at high junction temperature enables considerable space and weight savings in converters and chargers for automobile and industrial applications. We are excited with our continued cooperation with C-MAC MicroTechnology whose proven integration and assembly technologies perfectly complements our chipsets."

Headed by Indro Mukerjee, C-MAC MicroTechnology is a world leader in high-reliability electronic systems, modules and components for harsh environments such as extremes of temperature, vibration and shock. C-MAC operates primarily within the defence, aerospace, automotive, space, and energy sectors. The head office is in Buckinghamshire, UK and the company has design and manufacturing facilities in the UK, Belgium and Canada, with additional dedicated sales and customer support teams throughout Europe and the USA. C-MAC has extensive electronics design and manufacturing expertise geared to its target industries.

Manufacturing processes and technologies at production sites at Great Yarmouth in the UK, Sherbrooke in Canada and Ronse in Belgium include thick-film printing on ceramic and other substrates, surface-mount hybrid circuits, DC/DC power modules, direct-attach flipchip, low-temperature cofired ceramic (LTCC), chip-on-board (COB), hermetic multichip modules (MCMs) and PCB assembly. These manufacturing resources are complemented by an integrated design-for-test service encompassing ASIC design as well as analogue, digital, RF, mixed-mode and thermal simulation. C-MAC also operates a UKAS accredited Test House in Great Yarmouth, where an extensive range of product qualifications, dynamic and climatic tests are performed to internationally recognised standards.

Cissoid is a leader in high temperature electronics providing monolithic semiconductor solutions, and the pioneer in Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI) products with over 20 years of background and R&D in high reliability electronics. Cissoid delivers standard products and custom solutions meeting high temperature requirements to the Oil & Gas, Aeronautics, Industrial and Automotive markets.

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