Summary of ICD Develops Advanced Power Conversion Methodology
ICD introduces a patent-pending power conversion technology called Extrapolative Conductance Mode Control (ECMC). Developed over five years, ECMC offers high signal-to-noise ratio current sensing, minimal losses, and duty cycles exceeding 50% without slope compensation. This solution is designed to be cost-effective, low noise, efficient, and reliable for the electronics community.
Parts used in the Extrapolative Conductance Mode Control:
- Extrapolative Conductance Mode Control (ECMC)
- High signal-to-noise ratio current sensing
- Minimal sense-element losses
- Duty cycle operation greater than 50%
Ellicott City, MD (PRWEB) December 5, 2005
Integrated Circuit Designs, Inc. (ICD) is bringing to market a new patent-pending power conversion methodology using Extrapolative Conductance Mode Control (ECMC(TM)). ICD’s Extrapolative Conductance Mode Control has been in development for five years, and enables power conversion with high signal-to-noise ratio current sensing, minimal sense-element losses, and operation for duty cycles greater than 50% without the need for slope compensation. Extrapolative Conductance Mode Control is a cost effective, low noise, efficient and reliable power conversion solution.
“ICD’s mission is to develop and bring to market innovative technologies for the national and international electronics community that will positively impact those customers who require cost effective and highly efficient power conversion solutions,” said Edward Chalfin, President and founder of ICD.
About ICD
ICD is a leading independent provider of high-value analog, RF, mixed signal and power management IC design services and IP. Since its founding in 1995, ICD has taped out over 80 designs to fab for more than 35 fabless, integrated and OEM customers. ICD is located in Ellicott City, Maryland and serves a worldwide customer base.
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- What is Extrapolative Conductance Mode Control?
It is a new patent-pending power conversion methodology developed by Integrated Circuit Designs, Inc. - How long has ECMC been in development?
Extrapolative Conductance Mode Control has been in development for five years. - Does ECMC require slope compensation?
No, it enables operation for duty cycles greater than 50% without the need for slope compensation. - What are the key benefits of ECMC?
It provides high signal-to-noise ratio current sensing, minimal sense-element losses, and is cost effective and reliable. - Who founded Integrated Circuit Designs, Inc.?
Edward Chalfin is the President and founder of ICD. - When was Integrated Circuit Designs, Inc. founded?
ICD was founded in 1995. - How many designs has ICD taped out to fab since its founding?
Since its founding in 1995, ICD has taped out over 80 designs to fab. - Where is Integrated Circuit Designs, Inc. located?
ICD is located in Ellicott City, Maryland.
