Hitachi Semiconductors
Hitachi, Ltd., a well-known Japanese conglomerate, has a long history in the semiconductor industry and has produced a wide range of semiconductor components and devices. However, it's important to note that the semiconductor landscape has evolved significantly over the years, and Hitachi's involvement in semiconductors has undergone changes and transformations.Hitachi, Ltd. has been involved in semiconductor manufacturing and research for several decades. The company's semiconductor division has produced a variety of semiconductor products, including microcontrollers, memory devices, power semiconductors, and more.
Hitachi Semiconductors implement cutting-edge technology to develop power semiconductors to meet the needs of a variety of market segments. Our broad line of power devices include ultrasound specific HVIC and high voltage monolithic IC, IGBT module and bare die, SiC MOSFET module and bare die, alternator and power and high voltage diodes.
Products
Microcontrollers: Hitachi was known for its microcontroller products used in various applications, such as embedded systems, consumer electronics, and automotive systems. Hitachi Semiconductors Micro Devices, HVMUX high voltage analog switches are market leading and in many ultrasound console and probe applications worldwide. They are also used in non destructive testing equipment. They are ideal for these specific applications which require low power consumption.- High Voltage Analog Switches: ideal for ultrasound multiplexer (MUX) applications, multichannel (8ch and 16ch versions available, 32ch under development)
- Alternator, Power, High Voltage Diodes – For automotive alternator applications, engine and transmission controls, ICE ignition coils, audio/video infotainment systems, navigation, advanced supplemental restraint systems, etc. Other applications and market segments as well.
- High-Voltage Monolithic IC’s (High Voltage Analog Switch) – single-chip and chip-set solutions for brushless DC (BLDC), synchronous permanent magnet and induction motor drives; motor control gate drivers for IGBT or MOSFET drive output devices; and sine-wave BLDC motor control/drive chip sets
- High Voltage Linear Amplifiers: The unique Hitachi design Class A-B HV ultrasound amplifier helps lower system cost and size by eliminating the need for external transformers and power resistors.
IGBT and SiC MOSFET: Including IGBT power modules and bare die, as well as SIC MOSFET power modules and bare die. Applications include but not limited to, high power traction inverters for locomotives, metros, off-highway vehicles, automotive EV powertrain. Energy including photovoltaic inverters, wind turbine converters and other power grid applications. Marine inverter applications. Industrial drive applications. Modules are offered in industry standard package and form factors as well as Hitachi's innovative high power density nHPD2 package using advanced Si and SiC technology. Contact us for more details.
- Memory Devices: Hitachi manufactured memory devices, including dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) and flash memory, used in computers, mobile devices, and storage solutions.
- Power Semiconductors: The company produced power semiconductor devices, including power MOSFETs, IGBTs (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors), and power management ICs used in energy conversion and control applications.
- Optoelectronics: Hitachi also developed optoelectronic components like photodiodes and phototransistors for light sensing and optical communication applications.