Semiconductor News

Here you will find the latest news about RF and Mixed Signal designs, and applications of silicon-on-sapphire semiconductor manufacturing technology.

May 2010 - Sapphicon presents Wideband LNA and IMS2010

This is a link to the video of the presentation given at IMS2010 MicroApps session.  The presentation was given by Sapphicon Design Engineering Manager, Yashodhan Moghe, on the Wideband LNA that was developed for the Square Kilometre Array.

February 2010 - Partners with AWR to develop Process Design Kits (PDK)

Sapphicon and AWR Corporation, a leader in high-frequency Electronic Design Automation (EDA), announce process design kits (PDKs) for AWR software that support Sapphicon's advanced SoS processes.

November 2009 - Renews AS9100 (Aerospace) Certification

Sapphicon Semiconductor is pleased to announce that it has renewed its AS9100 Certification so that it can continue to supply to the space, defence and aerospace markets.

Februrary 2009 - Introduces low cost prototyping service
Sapphicon Semiconductor,  introduced a low cost prototyping service called Compressed Reticle.

July 2008 - Sapphicon acquires Peregrine fab
Sapphicon Semiconductor a privately funded company has acquired the semiconductor manufacturing facility of Peregrine Semiconductor Australia.