AMI Semiconductor Opens Design Center in Bulgaria; Sofia Center Further Strengthens Worldwide Mixed-Signal Engineering Development Capabilities.POCATELLO, Idaho Pocatello (IPA: [po kə tɛ lo]) is the county seat and largest city of Bannock CountyGR6 -- AMI Semiconductor AMI Semiconductor is a company engaged the design and manufacture of customer specific integrated circuit solutions, including solutions for the automotive, medical and industrial markets. Among its products are products that integrate processing of analog and digital signals. (Nasdaq:AMIS A·mis , Kingsley 1922-1995. British writer best known for his novels, including Lucky Jim (1954) and Jake's Thing (1978). ), a designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art integrated mixed-signal and structured digital products for the automotive, medical and industrial sectors, has further expanded its mixed-signal semiconductor design and support capabilities with the opening of a new design center in Sofia, Bulgaria. AMIS will use the new Sofia Design Center to develop and support mixed-signal integrated circuits A mixed-signal integrated circuit combines analog circuits with digital signal processing (DSP) circuits on a single semiconductor die. An integrated circuit that includes both analog and digital circuitry (but no DSP), like a 555 timer, is generally not considered a mixed-signal for automotive, industrial and consumer applications. The engineering team at the center have many years' experience in the development and implementation of mixed-signal semiconductor devices, including specific expertise in the field of integrated sensors. Nelly Pergoot has been appointed to act as both the manager of the design center and the managing director of AMI Semiconductor Bulgaria. Previously the AMIS quality director for Europe, Pergoot holds an MS degree in physics and has been involved in the electronics sector for 15 years. Prior to joining AMIS, she held senior engineering roles at Alcatel Microelectronics and Mietec. "The expansion of AMI Semiconductor's mixed-signal engineering capabilities further supports the growth that we are experiencing in worldwide mixed-signal ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) Pronounced "a-sick." A chip that is custom designed for a specific application rather than a general-purpose chip such as a microprocessor. and ASSP (Application Specific Standard Part) An ASIC chip that is designed as a generic device for a particular market. Whereas an ASIC is typically used only by its creator, ASSPs are used by many different companies in the design of their products. See ASIC. markets," stated Pergoot. "The combination of existing and proven local expertise, the excellent academic facilities, and the strength of the Bulgarian economy, made Sofia an ideal choice for further investment in our global mixed-signal engineering capabilities." About AMI Semiconductor AMI Semiconductor (AMIS) is a leader in the design and manufacture of silicon solutions for the real world. As a widely recognized innovator in state-of-the-art integrated mixed-signal products, mixed-signal foundry services and structured digital products, AMIS is committed to providing customers with the optimal value, quickest time-to-market semiconductor solutions. Offering unparalleled manufacturing flexibility and dedication to customer service, AMI Semiconductor operates globally with headquarters in Pocatello, Idaho, European corporate offices in Oudenaarde, Belgium, and a network of sales and design centers located in the key markets of the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Europe and the Asia Pacific region. |
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