CMOS Image Sensors

CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) is mainstream semiconductor technology, used to fabricate a wide range of integrated electronic circuits. Image sensors based on this technology can take full advantage of the fast pace of technological innovation in the wider electronics industry, permitting reductions in feature size, increased operating frequencies, and integration of complex components. Equally, CMOS image sensors benefit from the cost advantages of very large scale integration (VLSI), system on chip integration (SOC), and automated high-volume production. CMOS image sensors are used in a wide range of applications:

• Digital Cameras & Camcorders
• Cell Phones (Camera based)
• PC Cameras & Video Capture cards
• Security Cameras & Sensors
• Medical Imaging & Dental Radiography
• Smart Automotive & Industrial Cameras
• Unmanned Aerial & Ground Vehicles
• Space & Satellite Systems

The advantages of Forza Silicon’s CMOS image sensor experience can be measured in pixel size, low-light performance, color fidelity, dynamic range, high-temperature performance and high frame rates. These differentiating factors in our solutions, together with a dedicated market focus and experienced semiconductor fabrication partners, result in stable, innovative products that can be economically produced in volume.

High Speed Communications & Optoelectronics

Forza's need for speed ranges from 10-40 Gbps. Forza high speed and optoelectronic expertise includes:

• High-speed ADC(s) & DAC(s)
• High-speed interfaces including SERDES, LVDS & CML
• High-speed, low-noise, digital signal chains
• Receivers, Transmitters & Transceivers
• TIA, Limiting Amplifiers, VCSEL Drivers & Optical Attenuators
• VCPS, Mixers, Modulators & Demodulators
• Oscillators, PLL & timing recovery circuits

Which are used in a wide range of applications:

• High Speed Communications over Optical, Coaxial, Wireless & Wireline Networks
• High Speed Computing & Servers
• GPS, Satellite & Radar
• Test & Measurement
• Industrial Automation

Forza's has designed high speed solutions for CMOS SOI, SiGe and BiCMOS processes.

Mixed Signal VLSI

Forza Silicon offers a unique blend of integration and customization to achieve cutting edge SoC solutions. Our engineering team has extensive expertise in IP integration, libraries and deep submicron VLSI designs, comprising:

• Design & Development of Custom/Specialty IP Blocks
• Selection, Verification & Characterization of Standard IP Blocks
• Full Chip Integration & Design Verification

Leveraging Forza’s Mixed Signal IC expertise makes sense when the complexity of a task is high, and the end-product differentiation and/or cost reduction is significant.

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