In a move that will put the companies at the forefront of high temperature microelectronic solutions, C-MAC MicroTechnology and Belgium-based CISSOID have agreed to a strategically important partnership that will lead to the development of high reliability components, modules and sub-systems for high temperature applications operating up to 225°C. The two companies combine a wealth of design and manufacturing experience in high temperature microelectronics and will expand their existing customer relationships in the oil, gas, aerospace, defense, automotive and space industries.

C-MAC will bring its extensive knowledge and manufacturing capability with high reliability chip and wire electronics technologies to provide fully functional Plug and Play modules integrating CISSOID’s established range of high temperature semiconductor products. The portfolio of products will operate within specification up to 225°C and will provide combinations of functions including voltage regulation, voltage references, analog to digital converters, amplifiers, high voltage MOSFETs and drivers.

Paul Hill, General Manager of C-MAC MicroTechnology, stated, "I am extremely pleased and excited with this collaboration with CISSOID. It is perfectly aligned to our long-term strategy to extend our high reliability products and technologies into very high temperature applications. We are increasingly seeing the demand for microelectronics capable of operating in extremely challenging environments across a range of applications and industries. We have invested in pushing the boundaries of our existing technology into these higher temperature ranges and the relationship with CISSOID is part of this program. Through this collaboration it is our intention to offer a range of products and electronic solutions capable of satisfying requirements to operate at temperatures up to 225°C."

Tony Denayer, CEO of CISSOID, said,"The partnership between C-MAC and CISSOID will provide our customers with the solutions they expect. C-MAC modules meet the highest quality and reliability standards, powered by CISSOID semiconductors that have demonstrated unchallenged temperature performances, from cryogenic to extreme high temperatures. This is one more step in the deployment of our strategy to get closer to the needs of our oil and gas and aerospace customers and to bring innovative solutions to the automotive and medical industries."