March 23, 2011 – Marketwire — Supertex Inc. (NASDAQ: SUPX), high voltage analog and mixed signal integrated circuits (ICs) maker, will package its HV2601 and HV2701 16-channel, low-charge injection, 200V analog switch ICs in 5.29 x 5.30mm, 42-ball bumped die packages. This packaging represents a 50% space savings over the previous 48-ball fpBGA package (28 sq. mm vs. 56 sq. mm).

These ICs suit space-limited applications that require high voltage switching controlled by low voltage signals, such as in portable and handheld medical ultrasound imaging systems. They feature very low quiescent current of 10µA, 22 ohm switch resistance, up to 200V operating voltage, and a serial shift register control. The HV2701 also features integrated bleed resistors for minimized noise and reduced capacitive coupling.

"As the size of medical ultrasound imaging systems continues to shrink, manufacturers are seeking ways to increase board density without sacrificing performance," states Stephen Lin, VP of marketing for Supertex. "Supertex’s HV2601BD and HV2701BD answer this need by offering system designers sixteen channel switching with a footprint that’s half the size of the previously available option."

HV2601 and HV2701 are available in a 42-ball bumped die package (HV2601BD and HV2701BD) in addition to the previously available 48-lead LQFP package (HV2601FG-G and HV2701FG-G). The parts are RoHS compliant.

Supertex Inc. is a publicly held mixed signal semiconductor manufacturer, focused in high voltage analog and mixed signal products for use in the medical, LED lighting, imaging, industrial, and telecommunication industries. Learn more at www.supertex.com.

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