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New BiCMOS Manufacturing Technology for VIP50 Analog ICs

27.06.2005

NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR introduced a new BiCMOS manufacturing technology for VIP50 analog ICs. This technology will allow the production of a new generation of operational amplifiers with very low consumption and low supply voltage.

6 new microcircuits based on this technology have already been released. For example, the LMV651 amplifier saves up to 90% of energy compared to other types of amplifiers.

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