Dongbu HiTek today announced that it has begun volume production of DC/DC converters for Wuxi Silicon Technology (WST), a fabless semiconductor company based in Wuxi, China. The synchronous step-down converters fully leverage Dongbu HiTek's specialized BCDMOS processing at the 0.35 micron node to operate efficiently over wide range of input voltages (4.75V- 24V) and load currents (2A /3A). "Our new high-efficiency power converters will initially target the broad range LCD/LED/3D TV sets coming to market and the set top boxes that work with them," said Jianlin Fan, WST CEO. "Thanks to Dongbu HiTek's analog expertise and superb BCDMOS processing, our new converters promise high value with features such as current mode control, fast transient response and cycle-by-cycle current limit." He noted that the analog-intensive power devices also specify an adjustable "soft-start" that prevents excessive current inrush at turn-on as well as a "shutdown mode" when supply current drops to 1uA. According to Jae Song, Dongbu HiTek SVP of sales and marketing, "We are committed to expanding our support of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor development in China, and are very pleased that WST chose our specialized BCDMOS foundry to process their power converters. We look forward to expanding our partnership with WST as it diversifies its BCDMOS converter portfolio to include 1A/2A/3A versions implemented at the 0.18um node." Dongbu HiTek stepped up its support of the burgeoning Chinese semiconductor market when it established customer service/sales operations in Shanghai and Shenzhen earlier this year. The Korean company aims to expand its analog IC foundry business in China by offering the broadest choice of power management IC (PMIC) processing technologies, including a high-voltage 700V process that will soon be added to its specialized portfolio. According to iSuppli, the worldwide PMIC market is forecast to exceed $43 billion in 2015, posting a 7.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the prior five years. The PMIC market in China is expected to approach $15 billion in 2015, posting a 9.7% CAGR over the same five years as it commands about one-third of the worldwide total. About Dongbu HiTek Dongbu HiTek Co., Ltd. specializes in delivering superb analog and mixed-signal processing technologies. As the World Leader in Specialty Foundry, the company adds high value to advanced ICs with a processing portfolio that encompasses Analog, BCDMOS, High Voltage CMOS, CMOS RF, CMOS Image Sensor (CIS), Display Driver IC (DDI), and NOR Flash technologies. The Analog POWERhouse™ company's best-in-class BCDMOS technology enables power management chip designs that serve numerous applications ranging from home and handheld electronics to automotive and industrial systems. Currently processing technologies at nodes ranging from 0.35 microns to 90 nanometers, the company complements its world class foundry capabilities with top quality design support, prototype verification and packaging/module development. Headquartered in Seoul, Dongbu HiTek publicly trades its stock under 000990 on the Korea Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.dongbuhitek.com About Wuxi Silicon Technology Wuxi Silicon Technology (WST) is a fables IC design company mainly focusing on analog IC, especially on upper-end power management. The founders and core technical team members are all from industry leading companies in USA and China. All they are distinguished analog IC design engineers and project management experts with over twenty years' experience in industry and successful track records. Within less than 2 years' development, WST's technologies and products have been strongly recognized by China electronic market giants. Besides developing high-current-density and high-voltage power management chipsets for computers, communications, and high-end consumer electronics, WST is also developing POE chipsets and Power Modules for POE applications and sensor systems. Established in December 2009, WST is headquartered in Wuxi, China. For more information, please visit www.wst-micro.com
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