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Chinese Analog IC Supplier SGMICRO to Accelerate the New Energy Market

solutions that address market trends and customer needs. Digitally, the ADC will allow for (Q)SPI up to 60 MHz as well as par-
In conclusion, SGMICRO’s legacy is one of innovation, unwavering allel connection to the controller or DSP.
commitment to R&D and a diverse portfolio of high-quality analog Common to the SGMICRO SAR ADC lineup is the versatility, with
IC solutions. With numerous awards attesting to its excellence, the multichannel simultaneous or multiplexed devices as well as
company’s continuous pursuit of advanced technology places it at single-channel devices with front-end PGA or full-differential direct
the forefront of the analog IC industry. As it forges ahead, SGMICRO’s ADC input. All are available in different sampling rate options for scal-
vision of pioneering excellence in analog IC solutions remains resolute, ability and best system optimization.
shaping the future of electronics and driving progress across industries. For the more general function in the various systems of modern
power grids, SGMICRO has a large offering of operational amplifiers as
APPLICATION EXAMPLES well as power management components in the DC/DC buck converter
SGMICRO’s product portfolio and development roadmap is well- and linear regulator range. This accommodates various power needs,
prepared for the upcoming trends in the energy sector as decarbon- between a few milliamperes for sensors and up to a couple of amperes
ization and decentralization of power generation need a high level of for the higher-power board power supplies. General components,
digital available information. Therefore, the need for more supervised especially converter applications like solar inverters, energy storage
systems is necessary along the full path to a smart grid. systems and EV charging piles, require temperature sensors like the
The journey begins at power generation, where the newest genera- digital SGM452, with its daisy-chain operation of up to eight devices
tion of wind turbines not only needs inverters for greater than in series and its industry-standard pinout in an SOIC-8 package. With
15 MW but also needs the fine control mechanism for pitch and yaw only 0.4 μA in off mode, it saves energy when the system is not running
of the turbine. Transmission over high-power lines (DC or AC) and in conversion mode, and the losses during this operation mode should
distribution with various (sub-)stations to manage the connection will be minimized.
need to be monitored and controlled tightly to enable the correct grid
functionality in the synchronized power grid. At the user level, digi- PROPELLING THE NEW ENERGY MARKET
talized consumption monitoring allows one to observe demand in real SGMICRO addresses challenges like sustainability, energy efficiency
time and, in some cases, to know the unit price in real time. and decarbonization with its extensive portfolio of 4,600 analog/
All these steps in the modern electricity grid need high-quality data mixed-signal products. CEO Zhang emphasizes the company’s com-
acquisition; hence, SGMICRO is investing in the development of the mitment to reducing energy consumption, advancing renewable energy
next generation of SAR ADCs with simultaneous sampling. Named sources and fostering environmental protection. With a history of
SGM51652S8, it follows the introduction of the four-/eight- achievements and awards, SGMICRO solidifies its role as an industry
channel multiplexed SGM51652H4/H8 and the single-channel devices leader. Through investing in relentless R&D, it delivers cutting-edge
SGM51652H and SGM51652D. analog IC solutions that span industries from industrial control to
SGM51652S8 features eight simultaneous 16-bit SAR ADC cores AI-powered wearables. Its focus on product excellence and ground-
with a sampling rate of 500 ksps, with individual input stages for ±5-V breaking solutions cements its role in shaping the future of electronics
or ±10-V input ranges. The input stages are capable of single-ended and driving progress across various sectors.
and differential signals with an analog bandwidth of 24 kHz at a ±10-V In conclusion, SGMICRO’s legacy of innovation, dedication to
input range. Furthermore, the internal 2.5-V 10-ppm reference can research and diverse high-quality analog IC solutions position it at IMAGE: SHUTTERSTOCK
be utilized to facilitate system design, and an external high-precision the forefront of the industry. Through its commitment to sustain-
reference can be connected for further tight control of measurement ability and technological advancement, the company is driving
precision. positive change in the New Energy landscape. ■

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