ROHM: Significant reduction in the number of capacitors: Power supply tech “Nano Cap” established
-Equipped with linear regulator IC and LED driver IC-
ROHM:
In April 2020, we established the power supply technology “Nano Cap” that can significantly reduce the number and capacity of capacitors.
We are already shipping sample products for operational amplifiers with Nano Cap.
Sample shipments of linear regulator ICs and LED driver ICs are scheduled to begin in 2020.
What is Nano Cap:
In analog circuits
With improved response performance,
Minimize wiring and amplifier parasitics.
This technology:
Conventionally, the capacitor was externally attached to the output side of the power supply IC.
This time, stable operation of the electronic circuit is possible without using a capacitor.
It is said that the load of circuit design can be greatly reduced in the future.
(EE Times Japan)
https://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20200422-00000056-it_eetimes-ind
Established power supply technology “Nano Cap ™” that can significantly reduce capacitor capacity
April 20, 2020
ROHM:
We have established a power supply technology “Nano Cap ™” that enables stable control even in the smallest nF order of the power supply circuit / external capacitor of automobiles.
Minimal nF order: (Nano farad order: Nano is 10-9)
Conventional technology:
An external capacitor is used in the electronic device mounting / power supply circuit to stabilize the output.
In the case of linear regulator / microcomputer configuration circuit,
Generally, 1μF on the output side of the linear regulator,
A 100 nF capacitor is required on the input side of the microcomputer.
This technology:
this time,
ROHM’s “circuit design”
ROHM’s “Layout”
ROHM’s “process”,
It was realized by combining three power supply technologies (analog technologies).
“Nano Cap”:
By mounting it on the linear regulator, the capacitor on the output side of the linear regulator becomes unnecessary.
Operation can be stabilized with only a 100nF capacitor.
In other words, it is possible to significantly reduce the circuit design load.
ROHM Semiconductor
https://www.rohm.co.jp/news-detail?news-title=2020-04-20_news_nanocap&defaultGroupId=false