A new report by MarketsandMarkets projects that the semiconductor (silicon) IP space will be worth $7.01 billion in 2022, up from $3.09 billion in 2015. “The driving factors for the growth of this market include increasing demand for advanced SoCs in the consumer sector, increased funding from governments and investors, emerging IoT ecosystem, recovering automotive sector and growing popularity of miniaturized devices,” MarketsandMarkets researchers explained in a recently published report summary.
Controllers Newsletter – Q1 2016
CSI-2 Controller Core V2 Now Available
Northwest Logic has released its second generation CSI-2 Controller Core V2. This core utilizes a 64-bit core width to support the fastest D-PHY and C-PHY data rates available now and anticipated in the future at controller clock frequencies which are easy to close timing. This core fully supports the MIPI D-PHY 1.2/2.0 (up to 8 lanes) and C-PHY 1.0/1.1 standards (up to 4 trios). Leveraging over 6 years of MIPI experience, this second generation core provides the same easy-to-use, silicon-proven functionality of the first generation core with lower latency and lower power. For more information, contact Northwest Logic.
Live HBM/2.5D Seminar, March 9, 2016 in Mountain View, CA
SK hynix, Amkor Technology, eSilicon, Northwest Logic and Avery Design Systems have joined forces to offer a complete High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) supply chain solution. HBM is a JEDEC-defined standard that utilizes 2.5D technology to interconnect an SoC and an HBM memory stack. Many companies are already using HBM to create very high-bandwidth, low-power products. This seminar will present a complete HBM supply chain that is delivering and supporting customer HBM/2.5D designs now.
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
4:00-7:00 PM Pacific time
Computer History Museum
Mountain View, California
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FIDUS/Inrevium MIPI D-PHY Board Available
FIDUS’s Meticom-based, dual-MIPI FMC Board supports two MIPI D-PHY interfaces (1 Tx and 1 Rx). Each of these interfaces can be used for 1-4 lane CSI-2 or DSI operation. This MIPI FMC card connects with a large number of Inrevium and other vendors’ FMC-compatible FPGA baseboards. This board enables system designs which interface to CSI-2 image sensors or DSI displays to be quickly created. Northwest Logic’s CSI-2 and DSI Controller Cores fully support this board. To view a demonstration of a MIPI reference design which includes Northwest Logic’s cores, click on this link: YouTube. Contact Fidus or Northwest Logic for more information.
Northwest Logic and Toshiba are collaborating to expand capabilities for the Toshiba FFSA™ and ASIC platforms
Northwest Logic and Toshiba have combined efforts to provide a complete, high-performance DDR and PCIe integrated solution for Toshiba’s custom LSIs including the Toshiba Fit Fast Structured Array (FFSA™) and ASIC platforms. This complete offering consists of Northwest Logic’s DDRx controllers and PCI Express cores fully integrated and verified with Toshiba DDR and PCIe PHYs. These solutions are available now and are being implemented by our first customer through this joint effort. “Through our collaboration with Northwest Logic, we are able to offer robust pre-verified PHY/controller sub-systems increasing the added value and reducing customer time to market,” said Doug Day, vice president Engineering Design Solution Group, Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. Please contact Northwest Logic for more information.
Rambus and Northwest Logic PCIe ASIC solution
Northwest Logic’s Express 3.0 Core has been fully integrated and validated with the Rambus R+ Multi-protocol PHY for PCIe at a leading-edge foundry. This complete solution is silicon-proven in a 28nm testchip which will be used for PCIe-SIG certification. “As SoC design complexity continues to increase, this integrated offering provides an easy-to-use, comprehensive solution for PCIe 3.0 Endpoint applications,” said Khalid Ansari, VP, High-Speed Interface Marketing at Rambus. “We look forward to continuing our partnership with Northwest Logic as we continue to design and deliver high-quality solutions for our customers.” For more information contact Northwest Logic or Rambus.
Northwest Logic Launches Its New and Improved Website
Visit the new and improved website at www.nwlogic.com
Northwest Logic Adds New Asia-Pacific Sales Reps
Northwest Logic has brought on the following sales reps to further expand our Asia-Pacific presence:
Apston and Soar Solutions are supporting Northwest Logic solutions in South Korea. 2APAC are supporting Northwest Logic solutions in China and Taiwan
We look forward to serving our customer needs in in the Asia-Pacific with the assistance of these companies.
From Silicon Valley to Egypt National Science Week
The Egypt National Science Week is a nationwide celebration to promote science and technology throughout the country, comprising numerous lectures, panel discussions, science demonstrations, robot competitions, cultural events and more, held at universities in major cities all over Egypt. More than 12,000 people, mostly students, registered to participate and over 1500 attended the opening events on March 12 at the Week’s hub, the American University in Cairo.
Rambus inks security license agreement with Altis Semiconductor
Rambus’ Cryptography Research division has signed a licensing agreement with Altis Semiconductor for the use of advanced security technologies. The agreement includes differential power analysis (DPA) countermeasure techniques, which are designed to protect against DPA and other side-channel attacks.
Rambus Cryptography Research Division Licenses Advanced Security Technologies to Altis Semiconductor
Agreement provides protection against DPA and other side-channel attacks in mobile and other connected devices
SAN FRANCISCO and CORBEIL ESSONNES CEDEX, FRANCE – March 16, 2016 – Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS) today announced that its Cryptography Research division has signed a license agreement with Altis Semiconductor for the use of advanced security technologies. These technologies, developed by Cryptography Research, include differential power analysis (DPA) countermeasure techniques and are designed to protect against DPA and other side-channel attacks. This agreement also extends to software developed by Altis Semiconductor customers when executed on certain Altis Semiconductor manufactured chips.
“As more devices are connected, the need for superior security and protection against attacks is paramount,” said Arnaud Salomon, Executive Vice President at Altis Semiconductor. “By incorporating DPA countermeasures from Cryptography Research, integral components are made available for the robust security solutions of our customers.”
“DPA countermeasures are a crucial element to securing electronic systems worldwide,” said Paul Kocher, president and chief scientist of the Rambus Cryptography Research division. “We’re proud to work with Altis Semiconductor to ensure that anti-tamper processor solutions are equipped with the most secure solutions.”
Side channel and DPA attacks are non-invasive attacks that involve monitoring the fluctuating electrical power consumption of a target device and then using advanced statistical methods to derive cryptographic keys and other secrets. Strong countermeasures to these attacks help protect tamper-resistant products used in applications such as banking, pay television, mass transit, secure ID, and wireless telecommunications.
For additional information on DPA Countermeasures or Cryptography Research visit cryptography.com.
About Rambus Cryptography Research
The Rambus Cryptography Research division is dedicated to providing a secure foundation for a connected world. Our innovative technologies span areas including tamper resistance, content and media protection, network security, and secure payment and transaction services. These technologies protect nearly nine billion licensed products annually, providing secure access to data and creating invaluable trust between our customers and their customer base. Additional information is available at rambus.com/security.
About Rambus Inc.
Rambus creates cutting-edge semiconductor and IP products, spanning memory and interfaces to security, smart sensors and lighting. Our chips, customizable IP cores, architecture licenses, tools, services, training and innovations improve the competitive advantage of our customers. We collaborate with the industry, partnering with leading ASIC and SoC designers, foundries, IP developers, EDA companies and validation labs. Our products are integrated into tens of billions of devices and systems, powering and securing diverse applications, including Big Data, Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, consumer and media platforms. At Rambus, we are makers of better. For more information, visit rambus.com.
About Altis Semiconductor
Altis Semiconductor, located in the Greater Paris area, is a long established independent and innovative European-based specialty foundry, and is well positioned to address the growing demand for differentiated high quality semiconductor processes supporting specific and demanding customer requirements. Altis Semiconductor is recognized throughout Europe as a world-class provider of silicon manufacturing and technology development. For additional information please visit altissemiconductor.com.
Going beyond DRAM with Smart Data Acceleration
Ed Sperling of Semiconductor Engineering recently noted that new memory types and approaches are being developed as Moore’s Law begins to slow. “What fits where in the memory hierarchy is becoming less clear as the semiconductor industry grapples with these changes,” he explained. “New architectures, such as fan-outs and 2.5D, raise questions about how many levels of cache need to be on-die, and whether high-speed connections and shorter distances can provide equal or better performance off-chip.”
