Advanced Linear Devices Inc.
Advanced Linear Devices Inc. (ALD) designs and manufactures precision analog CMOS linear integrated circuits featuring patented EPAD technology for ultra-low power and precision applications.
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Advanced Linear Devices Inc. (ALD), founded in 1985 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, is a leading semiconductor design and manufacturing company specializing in precision analog CMOS linear integrated circuits. The company is renowned for its patented EPAD (Electrically Programmable Analog Device) technology, which enables finely-tuned control of transistor parameters for ultra-low power consumption and exceptional precision.
ALD's comprehensive product portfolio includes:
- Rail-to-rail operational amplifiers with ultra-low input offset voltage
- Ultra-low charge injection analog switches
- Precision CMOS voltage comparators with high output current drivers
- Low drift CMOS timers
- Function-specific ASICs with on-chip electronic trimming
These components serve critical applications in industrial controls, medical devices, instrumentation, automotive systems, telecommunications, and computing equipment where precision and reliability are paramount.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Advanced Linear Devices' EPAD technology?
- EPAD (Electrically Programmable Analog Device) is ALD's patented technology that enables precise trimming of CMOS transistors using a floating gate structure. This allows for finely-tuned control of parameters like gate threshold voltage, significantly reducing current and voltage leakage for ultra-low power applications.
- What types of products does Advanced Linear Devices manufacture?
- ALD manufactures precision analog CMOS ICs including rail-to-rail operational amplifiers, ultra-low charge injection analog switches, precision voltage comparators, low drift timers, and custom ASICs with on-chip trimming capabilities.
- What industries use Advanced Linear Devices components?
- ALD components are used across industrial controls, instrumentation, medical devices, automotive systems, telecommunications, and computing applications where precision analog performance is critical.
- Where can I buy Advanced Linear Devices components?
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