Integrated with Tower's 0.18um power management and mixed signal platforms, it enables up to 12kV isolated gate driver and digital isolator ICs, enhancing the safety and power efficiency for applications in the automotive, green power and industrial markets worth up to $1bn.
The technology offers a cost and size advantage thanks to the integration of the galvanic isolator, saving the need for an additional device. Lead customers are prototyping initial products addressing applications such as battery chargers, power supplies and motor drivers for electric and hybrid vehicles, green power and industrial markets.
“We are very excited to announce this innovative technology as we partner with lead customers to bring new products to market, supporting the anticipated high-growth in electrical vehicles and other applications for isolated power,” said Mr. Shimon Greenberg, Tower’s Vice President and General Manager of Mixed-Signal and Power Management Division, AIC BU. “The new technology augments our widely deployed 0.18um power technology, supporting applications from 5V to 200V”.
