Press Releases and Articles
Visit Swindon Silicon Systems at SENSOR+TEST 2023
Swindon Silicon Systems will exhibit at SENSOR+TEST 2023 at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre, Germany from May 9 to 11, 2023. Exhibiting from Hall 1, booth 1-434, the team will showcase its capabilities in ASIC design and supply and offer advice to those looking to...
Visit Swindon Silicon Systems at electronica 2022
Showcasing expertise in mixed signal ASIC design and supply On November 15 to 18 2022, Swindon Silicon Systems will be exhibiting at electronica 2022. A world-leading trade fair for all areas of the electronics industry, the show will be held at the Trade Fair Center...
Keeping manufacturing energy consumption under control
Smart sensors keep energy costs in industry to a minimum Article originally published on Smart Futures: https://smartfutures.org.uk/the-essential-role-of-internet-of-things-iot-sensors-in-energy-management/ The industrial sector accounts for 38 per cent of total...
ASIC design for touchscreen technology
Whether it’s for scrolling on a smartphone or navigating an in-car entertainment system, most people use a touchscreen every day. But how many stop to wonder about the electronics that makes this form of human-machine interface (HMI) possible? Here, Swindon Silicon's...
Preventing obsolescence using custom ICs
This article was originally published on siliconsemiconductor.net Application specific integrated circuits (ASICs) ensure smart sensor supply Demand for semiconductor chips rose 17 per cent from 2019 to 2021, and supply chains are still recovering from the effects of...
What is Haptic Technology?
In the 21st century, technology has moved forwards at an astronomical pace. Tech companies are constantly changing, innovating, and improving available technology to create a more connected and convenient world. There has been a push to find ways to make technology...
So you want an ASIC, what next?
Getting the most from an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) solution provider.
Smart Sensors in Industry – ASICs and SiPS The Perfect Partner
Recent reports suggest as many as 20 billion devices could be connected to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in a market potentially worth over $200 billion within a few years. For manufacturers keen to ensure their production facilities remain competitive,...
Haptic Technology – Making The HMI Experience Feel Good
The term Haptics comes from the Greek haptikos or haptesthai– meaning of or relating to the sensation of touch. Little could the Greeks realise how significantly the use of haptics has and will continue to change the way we humans interact with computer–based systems....
Electric Vehicle Battery Management
Electric-only vehicles as well as self-charging and plug-in hybrids currently play a modest role in new car sales as the automotive industry slowly develops EV platforms that meet customer expectations as well as the environmental requirements demanded by the...
Megatrend-enabling ASIC Technology at Embedded World 2020
Swindon Silicon Systems, a Sensata Technologies company, is using this year’s Embedded World to reinforce the benefits of Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) and how their integration into a product or system provides a genuine technical and commercial...
The Future is Silicon at the Engineering Design Show 2019
Swindon Silicon Systems, a Sensata Technologies company, is once again exhibiting at the Engineering Design Show and will use this year’s event to highlight the benefits of Application Specific ICs (ASICs) and how embracing silicon gives a product a genuine technical...
Determining Functional Safety Levels for Automotive Applications
Functional Safety Methodologies For Automotive Applications Determining Functional Safety Levels for Automotive Applications Even the most basic car available over the past three or four decades has contained a significant amount of technology to make it safer,...
The Future is Silicon at Sensor + Test 2019
April 2019. Swindon Silicon Systems, a Sensata Technologies company, will use this year’s Sensor + Test exhibition to highlight the benefits of Application Specific ICs (ASICs) and how embracing silicon gives a product a genuine technical and commercial advantage....
Six Key Reasons to Use an ASIC Silicon Solution
The Future is Silicon, Your Future is Swindon Companies are continually looking for innovative ways to differentiate their products from the crowd and to make them more competitive in both cost and performance. There is a proven way to achieve this and there are many...
The Role of ASICs in Power Management Microsystems for Hearing Aids
The hearing aid market demands low power and small size as the devices become smaller and less obtrusive. Using a silver-zinc (Ag-Zn) rechargeable battery technology with a high energy density allows a hearing aid to run longer on a tiny battery.
ASIC or FPGA? Each solution has Advantages and Disadvantages
Both are used extensively in product designs and which path to take is a conundrum that designers are often faced with. It’s an important decision that can determine the products success or failure. It is only by examining each solution for each design with up to date information that a designer can make the appropriate selection.
Swindon Silicon Systems to showcase online chip estimator at EDS 2018
Swindon Silicon Systems, a Sensata Technologies company, is exhibiting at EDS 2018 to be held at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry on October 17 and 18. At this year’s event, Swindon will give visitors the chance to discuss the many advantages of Application Specific...
The Global Adoption of TPMS and the ASIC Within
The Global Adoption Of Tyre Pressure Monitoring SystemsTyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) have been widely deployed to address safety and environmental issues on all types of vehicles across the globe. Currently the European Union, the United States, South Korea...
Sensor and Test 2018
Swindon will launch’s its online IC Builder At the heart of intelligent sensing, Swindon Silicon Systems is a leader in high performance and low cost mixed signal ASICs and integrated MEMS sensor interface solutions for applications that include automotive, industrial...
UK chip company looks to future with confidence
40 years ago a team of engineers at Plessey Semiconductors decided it was time for a change. They headed off into the unknown and founded Swindon Silicon Systems, which stands out now as one of the few UK-based semiconductor companies still operating.Given the pace of...