Alchip is Golden, Keeps Breaking Records on Multiple KPIs

Alchip is Golden, Keeps Breaking Records on Multiple KPIs
by Kalar Rajendiran on 05-10-2023 at 10:00 am

Alchip Revenue Breakdown along Nodes and Applications

I don’t know the story behind the name Alchip. I’ve been asking this question ever since its founding in 2003 and still haven’t found the answer. Wikipedia sometimes provides insights and stories behind names of companies, products and services but I couldn’t find any regarding the name Alchip. One thing is for sure. After its consistent… Read More


Achieving 400W Thermal Envelope for AI Datacenter SoCs

Achieving 400W Thermal Envelope for AI Datacenter SoCs
by Kalar Rajendiran on 12-05-2022 at 10:00 am

Alchip BlockDiagram Oct 26 2022 tsmc na oip presentation

Successful ASIC providers offer top-notch infrastructure and methodologies that can accommodate varied demands from a multitude of customers. Such ASIC providers also need access to best-in-class IP portfolio, advanced packaging and test capabilities, and heterogeneous chiplet integration capability among other things.… Read More


Podcast EP114: The Power of the Alchip Business Model, Today and Tomorrow

Podcast EP114: The Power of the Alchip Business Model, Today and Tomorrow
by Daniel Nenni on 10-19-2022 at 10:00 am

Dan is joined by Charmien Cheng, Director, Business Development, Alchip Technologies North America. She chairs the company’s investment committee and is responsible for strategic IP alliances, supply chain partnerships, and downstream customer relationship management.  She also leads the marketing team and is responsible… Read More


Alchip Technologies Offers 3nm ASIC Design Services

Alchip Technologies Offers 3nm ASIC Design Services
by Kalar Rajendiran on 07-14-2022 at 10:00 am

Alchip Design Technology Roadmap

Throughout its history, the ASIC industry has had its ups and downs. With feast and famine cycles, the ASIC business model is not for the faint of heart. Some companies tread boldly while others dread the cycles and stay away from this business model. Those who are consistently successful have to overcome many challenges thrown … Read More


The ASIC Business is Surging!

The ASIC Business is Surging!
by Daniel Nenni on 04-21-2022 at 6:00 am

Alchip Revenue

Application Specific Integrated Circuits were the foundation of the semiconductor industry up until the IDMs came to power in the 1980s and 90s. Computer companies all had their own fabs, I worked in one, until start up companies like SUN Microsystems started using off the shelf chips from Motorola. SUN moved to the fabless model… Read More


Alchip moves from TSMC 7nm to 5nm!

Alchip moves from TSMC 7nm to 5nm!
by Daniel Nenni on 08-20-2020 at 10:00 am

Alchip 5nm TSMC

While Alchip is speeding its way down the TSMC process technology roadmap I am reminded how important services are to the semiconductor ecosystem. We can thank ASIC companies like Alchip for the heavy investment systems companies have made into semiconductors. We covered this in our book “Fabless: The Transformation of the SemiconductorRead More


Alchip Delivers Cutting Edge Design Support for Supercomputer Processor

Alchip Delivers Cutting Edge Design Support for Supercomputer Processor
by Mike Gianfagna on 07-23-2020 at 6:00 am

MN 3 Supercomputer

Alchip issued a press announcement recently entitled Alchip Provides Supercomputer Processor Design Support. The release is literally a tour de force of technology, with many advanced design and packaging accomplishments. First, let’s examine the basics of the design.

Preferred Networks, Inc (PFN) is the customer. They … Read More


CEO Interview: Johnny Shen of Alchip

CEO Interview: Johnny Shen of Alchip
by Daniel Nenni on 06-10-2020 at 10:00 am

Alchip IPO Johhny Shen Kinying Kwan 1

Alchip was founded in 2003 by a group of Silicon Valley veterans that followed a similar path of working for semiconductor companies then moving to the EDA/IP/ASIC ecosystem. In fact, I used to play basketball with the Alchip co-founder/chairman during that time and can tell you he is a fierce competitor. Good thing too because … Read More