An architecture for a configurable mixed-signal device

M.F. Mar, B. Sullam, Eric Blom

IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits · 2003 · 41 citations · 10 references

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Abstract

The mixed-signal programmable system-on-chip (PSOC) architecture for high-volume low-cost applications is presented. Programmable analog, digital, and clocking circuits are combined with flash memory and a microcontroller to provide a platform for single-chip solutions for low-cost consumer applications. Both programmable analog and digital circuits are designed to support a moderate level of abstraction, balancing flexibility against cost and performance. A rough comparison of alternative approaches based on functionality and cost is presented.

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