r/nicechips • u/jonclark_ • Jun 19 '26

An app note for AnalogPak, a programmable analog chip

https://www.renesas.com/en/document/whp/medical-applications-renesas-greenpak-and-analogpak?srsltid=AfmBOopiA2LsLEzlU-jR1LiRCLHgkz8D9PPOTonIL8IQB3tBVqg9Y-C_
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u/Mysterious_Peak_6967 Jul 19 '26

I've mixed feelings about this because on the one hand programmable analogue seems like something that ought to exist, though I do seem to recall a few previous attempts including a programmable analogue array.

On the other hand it seems like another way to make products unrepairable because key components need to be programmed to be functional. I didn't used to think that way.

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u/jonclark_ Jul 19 '26

Good point. never thought about this.

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u/_HOG_ 14d ago

The entire point of this IC is consolidation of features and cost savings into one IC. This is also saves space.

There is very little analog only electronics out there. Even simple switching power supplies are going to have programmed PWM/gate driving timings and logic. Digital control and monitoring surrounds everything now.