Latch-up is modeled as a short circuit (low-impedance path) that can occur in an integrated circuit (IC). It may lead to destruction due to over-current resulting from interactions between parasitic ...

To connect the miniature world of integrated circuits like a CPU with the outside world, a number of physical connections have to be made. Although this may seem straightforward, these I/O pads form a ...

A new app promises to allow web users to lock down access to shopping, banking, email and social accounts when they are not being used, much like a digital lock. The Latch app allows users to control ...

Physical verification is an essential step in integrated circuit (IC) design verification. Foundries provide design rule manuals that specify the precise physical requirements needed to ensure the ...

Santa Clara, Calif. – Dual junction field-effect transistors (JFETs) from Siliconix Inc. are said to eliminate latch-up problems in amplifier designs. Latch-up occurs when several JFETs on the same ...