WELCOME

Welcome to the web site of the European research program ROBUSPIC (ROBUst mixed signal design methodologies for Smart Power ICs).

Smart power circuits and technologies contribute in a unique way to the realization of the system-on-chip concept by combining digital logic with analogue signal processing and power and high voltage switching. Design and fabrication of highly reliable and efficient Smart Power circuits is one of the most important strategic ways to reduce drastically energy losses in power systems by ensuring optimal energy conversion at all times. This is in line with major EC policies for use of clean energies, reducing pollution and generally building a friendly environment.

The main objective of this project is to enable a robust design of smart power circuits leading to a first-time-right design with built-in reliability and thus avoiding very costly over-dimensioning.

Start date: 01 December 2003

Duration: 3 years