“As an IP provider, Sofics is an expert in providing first class on-chip ESD protection, specialty I/O and LIN/CAN-receiver
ESD protection in the most advanced FinFET technology is challenging: The ESD design window (link) is extremely narrow in FinFET processes (link). Moreover, some of the conventional ESD solutions like the ggNMOS based protection are not effective anymore (link).
At Sofics we get a lot of questions about the required ESD robustness for the die-2-die (D2D) interfaces between chiplets in a package. People wonder how to select the right ESD standard and what robustness level they need to design for. Sofics has supported several chiplet projects for AI, data center communication applications recently.
SCR intro: Silicon-controlled rectifiers (SCRs) are interesting devices that can be used for on-chip ESD protection, if (and only if) they are properly designed and biased. SCRs are used for high-speed/RF or low-capacitance, small area/high-performance ESD solutions in all CMOS technologies, including SOI and FinFET (down to 3nm today).
Sofics supports this initiative and donates time and resources for the course on analog layout Belgium, November 28, 2023 – In response to the critical shortage of skilled engineers in semiconductor Integrated Circuit (IC) design and layout, a new initiative has been launched by Professor Patrick Reynaert of KU Leuven in collaboration with several leading…
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Breakthrough in area efficiency pushes advanced applications to the next level Belgium, October 24, 2023 – Sofics bv (https://linktr.ee/sofics), a leading semiconductor integrated circuit IP provider announced that its TakeCharge® Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) solutions portfolio is now available for TSMC’s advanced 3nm process technology. Interface ESD protection in the most advanced FinFET technology is challenging:…
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Sofics joins the Intel Foundry Services (IFS) Accelerator IP Alliance program Focus areas include optimized ESD solutions on advanced FinFET nodes for protection of high-speed SerDes, die-2-die interfaces and I/O with higher voltage tolerance. Belgium, December 12, 2022 – Sofics bv (www.sofics.com), a leading semiconductor integrated circuit IP provider announced that it joined the Intel…
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