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  • Power Management Seen Through IP Vendor Eyes   05-04-2011 Semiconductor IP In this paper, we will mainly look at Linear Voltage Regulator in relation to power management and the challenges that face the Intellectual Property (IP) vendors, especially in regards to how the performance of these devices performance depends on...
  • Consumer Mixed Signal IC   06-05-2010 IC Design Cadence 2008  By Mark Barry, Technology Innovation Manager, IC Design, S3 Group
  • Pipeline vs. Sigma Delta ADC for Communications Applications (PDF)   27-01-2010 Semiconductor IP The Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) is a key component in digital communications receive channels, and the correct choice of ADC is critical for optimizing system design. In this article, we discuss what design factors drive the selection of the...
  • New Applications Areas Driving Higher Dynamic Range Converters (PDF)   27-01-2010 Semiconductor IP With the advent of higher broadband speeds in the fixed line and wireless systems, the need for higher performing data converters has become apparent. In this article, we discuss the different standards that are pushing this trend and how single...
  • Advanced Power Management (PDF)   27-01-2010 IC Design SoC Conference 2008 By Mark Barry, Technology Innovation Manager, IC Design, S3 Group Green products and government directives are the key driving forces behind the development of power-aware designs across the board, from portable battery power...
  • IC/SoC Design and Mixed Signal IP Brochure (PDF)   27-01-2010 IC Design With over 80 designs delivered at 90nm, 65nm and 45nm to date, clients reduce their design risk by engaging early with S3 Group thereby avoiding costly respins and accelerating time-to-revenue. By focusing on complex, power efficient Mixed...
  • The Future of Hardware and Software Design Technologies (PDF)   27-01-2010 IC Design CEIA Conference 2008 By James O'Riordan, CTO, S3 Group S3 Group's CTO, James O'Riordan, talks about industry trends, the latest in hardware and software IC Design technologies as well as the merits of outsourcing to assist you in time-to-market.
  • The Effects of Consumer Drivers on Mixed Signal IP (PDF)   27-01-2010 IC Design Semico Summit 2008 By James O'Riordan, CTO, S3 Group In this keynote, delivered to the Semico Summit in Arizona on March 18th, 2008, James provides a strategic perspective of the main consumer drivers behind the growth in the...