Technology, Process and Cost

Texas instrument - LM70880QRRXRQ1

Detailed physical data, high-voltage synchronous buck-converter architecture and process-flow analysis, and cost-structure assessment of Texas Instruments’ LM70880.​

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SCOPE

Analyzed devices : Texas Instruments LM70880

 

PHYSICAL ANALYSIS

  • Detailed photos in optical and SEM views
  • Precise thickness measurements
  • Package opening
  • Material identification

Technology:

  • 180 nm BCD
  • High-Voltage DC-DC Step-Down Converter

Type of Analysis:

  • SEM View
  • Cross section
  • Delayering
  • Optical View
  • X-ray View
  • EDX

 

MANUFACTURING PROCESS FLOW

Recreation of manufacturing process flow

Technical analysis:

  • Component​
  • Process​
  • Wafer​
  • Material​
  • Packaging
     

COST ANALYSIS

  • Supply chain evaluation
  • Simulation of device cost

Type of Analysis:

  • Die cost
  • Yields
  • Package assemble cost
  • Raw wafer cost
  • Wafer Front-End cost
  • Die cost
  • Dicing & Probe test cost
  • Package assemble cost
  • Final test cost

In recent years, high-voltage synchronous buck converters have become key components in industrial, automotive, and power-management systems, offering efficient voltage conversion, compact designs, and reduced power losses.​

This report presents a detailed physical, technical, manufacturing, supply-chain, and costing analysis of Texas Instruments’ LM70880, an 80 V synchronous step-down converter with integrated power MOSFETs.​

We provide a complete analysis of the component’s architecture, semiconductor process, package assembly, manufacturing flow, and estimated production cost.​

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PRODUCT'S OBJECTIVES

  • Describe the physical structure of the Texas Instruments LM70880, including its package, die, dimensions, materials, and assembly. 
  • Identify its functional architecture and main synchronous buck-converter building blocks. 
  • Estimate the component’s manufacturing cost, including wafer fabrication, die cost, packaging, assembly, and testing.

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