ASIC Solutions

Our ASIC design expertise spans both analog and digital circuits, allowing us to integrate complete mixed-signal functionality in a single IC. We work closely with you to develop custom solutions that address your specific needs, whether you require stimulation control, bio/neuro sensing, or advanced power management . Cirtec’s team of experts handles every phase of the project, including circuit design, layout, simulation, verification, and prototype testing.

Key capabilities include:

• Turn-key solutions - From design to production, we manage every step of the process.
• Flexible engagement - Contract engineering or full ASIC development depending on your needs
• Mixed-signal and analog design - Optimized for low-power and high-performance medical devices
• Subsystems and circuit blocks - Pre-designed IP for stimulation, sensing, and power management
• Testing and qualification - Comprehensive test development, including design-for-testability (DFT) and qualification to validate reliability in implantable medical devices

Cirtec’s custom ASICs power a wide range of advanced medical devices, making significant contributions across several healthcare areas.

Neurological Sensors & Stimulators

• Precise stimulation control for applications like deep brain stimulators (DBS) and spinal cord stimulators (SCS), with programmable pulse width, amplitude, and frequency
• Low-noise neural sensing and real-time signal processing enable accurate therapeutic adjustments in closed-loop systems.
• Advanced power management solutions maximize battery life, providing reliable long-term operation for implantable neurostimulation devices

Cardiac Pacemakers & Defibrillators

• Ultra-low-power designs ensure long battery life for pacemakers and defibrillators
• Custom ASICs provide precise signal control for cardiac pacing and defibrillation

Drug Infusion Pumps

• Accurate control of pump drivers for precise drug dosing
• Low-power management increases device lifespan and reduces battery changes

Ingestible Sensors

• Miniaturized designs for swallowable sensors that monitor internal body conditions

Orthopedic Sensors

• Precise sensing of joint movements and implant performance
• Integrated wireless communication for continuous, wire-free monitoring

At Cirtec, we provide a complete ASIC development process tailored to the needs of medical devices, with a strong focus on mixed-signal and analog signal design. Our four-phase process ensures that your custom ASIC is developed to meet the specific performance, size, and power requirements of your device:

• Definition & Specification - We collaborate with you to develop architecture and simulations that define the analog and digital circuits needed for your project, ensuring the design meets the desired signal processing and power efficiency specifications.
• Design, Layout & Verification - Our team of experts handles the analog circuit design, digital design, and mixed-signal integration, ensuring seamless interaction between analog and digital components. We conduct thorough design reviews, layout verification, and simulation to maximize your device’s success.
• Fabrication & Silicon Verification - After finalizing the design, we manage the prototype fabrication, lab evaluation, and testing. We ensure the integrity of mixed-signal performance through detailed silicon verification.
• Test Development & Production Release - We develop the required test hardware and software to validate your ASIC’s performance. Qualification testing, including mixed-signal verification, ensures that your device is ready for mass production and clinical use.

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For companies needing faster time-to-market, Cirtec offers off-the-shelf ASSPs solutions tailored for neurostimulation, neurosensing and other applications. These products, such as the CSI021, CSI040 and CSI080 provide programmable stimulation outputs, power management, and closed-loop control functionalities, enabling you to integrate high-performance ICs without the time and cost of developing fully custom ASICs.