MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation announced that it has expanded its line of cost effective 0.18 micron multiple-time programmable intellectual property (MTP-IP) devices. Jointly developed with Yield Microelectronics Corporation (YMC) of Taiwan to address the increasing MTP-IP demand for microcontroller (MCU) and touch IC applications, it also enables cost-effective IC designs and high performance non-volatile memory solutions. The new MTP-IP was developed by using MagnaChip's 0.18 micron mixed signal 5V processes, which significantly reduce the number of mask layers and manufacturing process steps, making it possible to provide cost-competitive MTP solutions.

This was accomplished through the use of smaller MTP cells offering diverse memory sizes ranging from low density to high density options. The new MTP-IP is operable at a wider range of voltages from 1.8V~5.5V, making the solution suitable for (MCU) applications. This newly developed MTP-IP solution also provides high performance and reliability for more stringent customer applications and covers the wide-range of multiple-time programmable memory densities needed in the consumer electronics market.

MagnaChip is enhancing its MTP-IP portfolio for customers by adding MTP-IP for 0.18 micron, mixed-signal 5V only processes as well as 0.35 micron BCD processes and 0.18 micron BCD and mixed-signal processes. Beyond current MCU and touch control panel applications, these new MTP-IP solutions are targeting the mid-to-low-tier consumer appliance markets, particularly in China. The jointly developed range of MTP-IP solutions simplifies the engineering process, reduces manufacturing processing time and enhances cost competitiveness.