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FD-SOI: A process booster for ST-Ericsson’s next generation NovaThor – Part 2

In the last post we explored the performance vs voltage benefits of FD-SOI. In this post we look at the other two key benefits – competitive speed/leakage trade-offs, and optimized power efficiency Competitive speed/leakage trade-off Not only does FD-SOI bring … Read more »

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FD-SOI: A process booster for ST-Ericsson’s next generation NovaThor, Part 1

With the recent evolution in smartphone capabilities consumer expectations are rising fast. Ultra-fast multicore Gigahertz processors, stunning 3D graphics, full HD multimedia and high-speed broadband connectivity have become the norm for high-end devices. Consumers expect these features to be delivered … Read more »

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