For modern SoC teams, “shift left” no longer means finding a few more RTL bugs before tape-out. It means moving meaningful system validation earlier—far enough left that firmware, operating systems, drivers, applications, and external interfaces can be exercised before first silicon arrives. This change is essential as software… Read More
Tag: mipi
Consolidation and Competition: Who is Winning the $4.5 Billion Interface IP Race?
The semiconductor landscape is currently undergoing a structural transformation as the “Data-Centric Shift” moves the industry’s center of gravity from smartphones toward High-Performance Computing (HPC) and AI infrastructure.
This transition is clearly validated by TSMC’s 2025 filings, which show… Read More
MIPI Alliance Accelerates Automotive AI Connectivity with A-PHY Compliance Program
The automotive semiconductor industry is undergoing a major architectural transition as vehicles evolve into centralized, software-defined computing platforms capable of supporting advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous driving, and AI-enabled cockpit applications. This shift is driving demand for… Read More
Breaking the Clock Lane Barrier: MIPI C-PHY/D-PHY Combo IP on TSMC N2P
The transition to advanced process nodes is reshaping high-speed interface IP requirements for mobile, automotive, AR/VR, and AI edge devices. As SoC designers migrate to cutting-edge foundry technologies, the demand for highly optimized MIPI PHY solutions continues to grow. A key development in this space is the availability… Read More
Cost-Effective and Scalable: A Smarter Choice for RISC-V Development
The RISC-V ecosystem is witnessing remarkable growth, driven by increasing industry adoption and a thriving open-source community. As companies and developers seek customizable computing solutions, RISC-V has become a top choice. Providing a scalable and cost-effective ISA foundation, RISC-V enables high-performance… Read More
Accelerate SoC Design: Addressing Modern Prototyping Challenges with S2C’s Comprehensive Solutions (II)
In the fast-paced world of Electronic Design Automation (EDA), the complexity of chip designs is continuously rising. With the burgeoning of systems such as 5G communication devices and Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) teeming with thousands of components, the demand for robust and efficient prototyping platforms… Read More
2024 Outlook with Thomas Gerner Nørgaard, Founder Comcores
SemiWiki has been working with Comcores for two years. They are very active in the semiconductor ecosystem and highly regarded.
Comcores specializes in providing digital intellectual property (IP) solutions and design services for communication and networking technologies. They focus on developing and delivering IP cores,… Read More
2024 Outlook with Justin Endo of Mixel
Mixel is a semiconductor intellectual property (IP) company that we have been working with for 4 years with outstanding results. Mixel’s focus is on developing mixed-signal IP, which includes analog and digital components. These IP cores are often used in applications such as mobile devices, consumer electronics, … Read More
How to Efficiently and Effectively Secure SoC Interfaces for Data Protection
Before the advent of the digitized society and computer chips, things that needed protection were mostly hard assets such as jewelry, coins, real estate, etc. Administering security was simple and depended on strong guards who provided security through physical means. Then came the safety box services offered by financial … Read More
Stop-For-Top IP Model to Replace One-Stop-Shop by 2025
…and support the creation of successful Chiplet business
The One-Stop-Shop model has allowed IP vendors of the 2000’s to create a successful IP business, mostly driven by consumer application, smartphone or Set-Top-Box. The industry has dramatically changed, and in 2020 is now driven by data-centric application (datacenter,… Read More
