ASIC Design

We have a proven track record spanning various industries, notably excelling in high-speed communications and data processing.

Experience in Digital ASIC Design

We offer a seasoned digital ASIC design team boasting over 25 years of collective experience and a remarkable portfolio of more than 50 tape-outs ranging from 180 nm to 3 nm nodes. Complemented by a proficient management team with over 15 years in the microelectronics and SoC solutions industry, we offer unparalleled expertise.

“The talented teams at Emtech and Rydev were instrumental in the success of HellaStorm’s Video and Storage-Application Acceleration FPGA and Cornelis Networks’s ASIC products. They provided both companies with experienced, driven, and highly skilled design and verification engineers who contributed across a wide range of areas: high-speed link-layer protocols, L2/L3 protocol processing, data storage and management, switch fabric design, processor and PCIe integration, video streaming/networking, and development-support infrastructure.

In Rydev’s case, they went a step further—supporting our growing verification needs by recruiting and training exceptional college graduates. These young engineers became key contributors to the successful validation of our no-spin-needed ASIC.

I look forward to continuing to support Rydev and Emtech as they expand into new technical domains and grow their capabilities.”

Bob Wittosch

ASIC Design Engineer/Manager

Agile and Client-Centric

Our methodology is agile and client-centric, seamlessly aligning with the unique requirements of each project and facilitating a smooth transition from meticulous procedures to swift developments.

We have a proven track record spanning various industries, notably excelling in high-speed communications and data processing.

Versatile and Expert Team in Programming

Our adept staff is proficient in a wide array of programming languages and tools, including Verilog, System Verilog, VHDL, HLS, and scripting languages such as TCL and Python, along with proficiency in C/C++. Additionally, they are well-versed in both frontend and backend flows from Synopsys, Cadence, and Siemens.

Architectural Specification
RTL logic and physical synthesis
SoC and sub-system integration
Ip block design and development
Low-power design & checks & automated property checks
Lint, CDC
DFT insertion ATPG
Clock and reset design, clock gating, UPF
Post-silicon testing writing

Languages

  • Verilog
  • System Verilog
  • VHDL
  • HLS
  • Scripting (TCL, Python,…)
  • C/C++
  • High Level Languages
  • Matlab

Processes

  • CMOS HV 350nm, 180nm, XFAB
  • CMOS 180nm, 130nm, Global Foundries
  • CMOS 65nm down to 3nm, Intel, TSMC

Interfaces

  • HSIO Protocols (PCIe, OmniPath), AMBA protocols (AXI/AHB/APB)
  • High speed SERDES interfacing
  • Memory interfaces (DDRx/LPDDRx)
  • Low-speed peripheral interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, MDIO, I2S)

Sample project

Delivering High Quality Service

Two ASIC designs of more than 100 million gates each, on a 7 nm TSMC process.

  • Delivered entirely new micro-architecture definition and RTL code for new features in Tx/Rx interfaces including congestion control, port sub-division and virtual lane management (while maintaining compatibility to previous generation ASICs)
  • Expanded legacy data crossbar to accommodate new speed and data formats with backwards compatibility
  • Enhanced data throughput in legacy TX/RX ports with backwards compatibility
  • RTL code developed for a new ARM-based general control manager including integration of SRAM, PVT and proprietary blocks.
  • RTL interface to AlphaWave 100 Gbps SERDES, including new FEC modules.
  • Drove the relation with backend provider on DFT, floorplanning, place & route for both ASICs
  • Synthesis verification (all blocks) including post Place & Route timing and power closure in coordination with backend providers.
  • ECO insertion