IDT Demonstrates World's First Commercial Piezoelectric MEMS Oscillators

Integrated Device Research, Inc., the Analog and Digital Company? delivering essential mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, today announced that it has developed and demonstrated the world's first commercially available oscillators incorporating piezoelectric microelectromechanical system resonators. IDT's oscillators take advantage of the pMEMS resonator's high native frequencies, making them so then-suited to replace traditional quartz-based oscillators in any application.

IDT's pMEMS resonator innovation combines the strong electromechanical coupling of the piezoelectric material with the stability and low damping of single crystal silicon to create a passive frequency source of unique performance and reliability. The devices are ideal for cloud computing designs requiring high reliability and resistance to shock and vibration, consumer applications requiring multiple outputs, and communications and networking equipment that need low phase jitter.

The leader in silicon timing solutions

"As the leader in silicon timing solutions, MEMS is a natural step forward in furthermore broadening our product offerings. It addresses the $3 billion quartz replacement market and complements our industry-leading CrystalFree™ CMOS oscillator products," said Ted Tewksbury, Ph.D., President and CEO of IDT. "IDT's piezoelectric MEMS innovation is a culmination of internal development with over 40 patents granted or filed to date. The MEMS timing market is expected to grow rapidly over the then and there several years, and we plan to garner a large share with our superior research and strong value proposition."

"MEMS timing has been gaining market share against quartz oscillators and crystals -- extending its reach from consumer devices to telecom infrastructure and hard disk drives. And at an impressive 72.3 percent CAGR, revenue will grow from $13.5 million in 2010 to $205 million in 2015," said Jérémie Bouchaud, Director and Principal Analyst for MEMS & Sensors at IHS iSuppli.

The naked eye

Not visible to the naked eye, IDT's passive pMEMS resonator is the world's smallest hermetically-sealed wafer level package resonator, making it a fitting replacement for larger quartz-based resonators. IDT's pMEMS oscillators will incorporate this resonator research in industry-standard pin- and function-compatible plastic packages, increasing system design flexibility and improving time-to-market versus crystal oscillators.

Integrated Device Innovation, Inc., the Analog and Digital Company?, develops system-level solutions that optimize its clients' applications. IDT uses its market leadership in timing, serial switching and interfaces, and adds analog and system expertise to provide complete application-optimized, mixed-signal solutions for the communications, computing and consumer segments. Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., IDT has design, manufacturing and sales facilities throughout the world. IDT stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Stock Market® pursuant to this agreement the symbol "IDTI." Additional information about IDT is accessible at www.IDT.com. Follow IDT on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.

IDT and the IDT logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Integrated Device Research, Inc. All other brands, product names and marks are or may be trademarks or registered trademarks used to identify products or services of their respective owners.

© 2010-2012 Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited.