Tekmos DIP Handler
By Lynn Reed

Tekmos make replacements for mature microprocessors. With the acquisition of Atmel, and we are seeing an increased demand for processors in the 40 pin DIP package. Whereas in the..

Tekmos Temperature Forcing Probe
By Lynn Reed

The temperature forcing probe is a washing machine sized box with an adjustable arm extending from it. At the end of the arm is a small test chamber. The machine can generate a temperature controlled..

TK87C752 Microcontroller
By Lynn Reed

Tekmos now offers the TK87C752 Microcontroller as the latest addition to the Tekmos TK8xCx51 family of microcontrollers. The TK87C752 can be used as a drop-in replacement for the 87C752 that many...

Tekmos Achieves REACH and RoHS In Ongoing Green Initiative
By Lynn Reed

As children, many people seem to have trouble eating their vegetables. I can still remember my own grandmother's disapproving look, as basically everything but the vegetables..

Dual Port RAM Design
By Lynn Reed

It can be asked why design a dual port memory bit? Is this not a case of re-inventing the wheel? Not necessarily. Most memories are designed with speed being the main design goal. You achieve..

BSI Quality at Tekmos
By Kelsey Casto

In life, there is constant, ongoing challenge. These challenges can take many forms. We see examples of this in nature, with the frenetic competitive energy of an ecosystem, bubbling..

Adding Flash to ASICs
By Lynn Reed

Some applications need to combine Flash with an ASIC. Tekmos offers two approaches for doing this.  The first approach is to just use a process that supports Flash memories. While...

Block RAM Design Part 1 Specifications
By Lynn Reed

This is the first of a series of articles documenting the design of a dual port, programmable mode, 18K RAM for use in FPGA replacements. Other articles will cover the bit design, word drivers.....

Choosing An Affordable ASIC Technology
By Lynn Reed

Production ASIC technology nodes range from 16nm up to 600nm, and the 10nm and 7nm nodes are nearing production status. With each decreasing technology node, in rough....

Choosing the Right Technology Node for Your ASIC
By Lynn Reed

There are many technology nodes available today, ranging from the most advanced 16 nm up through 1 u. So which one should you use for your ASIC? The answer depends on a...

Doubling Tekmos Test Capability
By Lynn Reed

Tekmos has just doubled our test capacity, and this is the story behind it. Once you have chosen a brand of testers, there are strong incentives to keep on using that brand. The first is the cost...

MCT Handler
By Lynn Reed

Tekmos sells many micro controllers and Flash memories that are in PLCC packages. These mature packages are not being supported by modern handlers, and so we are fortunate..

New Product Announcement, TK87C750 Microcontroller
By Lynn Reed

Tekmos now offers the TK87C750 Microcontroller as the latest addition to the Tekmos TK8xCx51 family of microcontrollers. The TK87C750 can be used as a drop-in replacement...

New Product TK87C749 Microcontroller
By Lynn Reed

Tekmos now offers the TK87C749 Microcontroller as the latest addition to the Tekmos TK8xCx51 family of microcontrollers. The TK87C749 can be used as a drop-in replacement for the...

New Product TK89H51B Announcement
By Lynn Reed

Tekmos is pleased to announce the TK89H51B family, based on the 8051 architecture and designed to work in high temperature environments up to 210ºC. There are three versions..

Reducing the ASIC NRE
By Lynn Reed

The biggest obstacle to making an ASIC is the initial NRE charge. And the biggest portion of the NRE charge is the cost of the masks. And while the mask charges tend to decline..