InPsytech Joins Samsung SAFE™ IP Partner Program for Excellence in ONFI and UCIe IP Solutions
HSINCHU, May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- InPsytech, a leading provider of advanced silicon intellectual property (IP) solutions, also a member of Egis (6452 TWO) Group, is proud to announce that it has joined the Samsung SAFE™ IP Program as a partner, one of the highest honors granted to ecosystem partners within Samsung's Advanced Foundry Ecosystem (SAFE™). This recognizes InPsytech's exceptional contributions in delivering cutting-edge ONFI (Open NAND Flash Interface). InPsytech will expand IP portfolio in Samsung Foundry including UCIe IP solutions for multi-die applications and UCIe (Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express) IP solutions.
The Samsung SAFE™ program is designed to foster close collaboration between Samsung Foundry and its partners, encouraging innovation and efficiency across the semiconductor design ecosystem. By honoring outstanding IP providers, Samsung highlights those who enable next-generation semiconductor performance and integration.
InPsytech's ONFI IP enables high-speed, low-power NAND flash memory interfaces, widely adopted in storage and embedded applications which owns the latest version SCA (SEPARATE COMMAND ADDRESS) validation, DFE functionality support, Intelligent power management and Complete PHY+IO solution. Meanwhile, the UCIe IP solution provides high-bandwidth, low-latency chiplet-to-chiplet interconnect capabilities, facilitating seamless integration in advanced multi-die architectures and accelerating the adoption of chiplet-based system design.
"We are truly honored to have been recognized as the Samsung SAFE™ IP Partner," Grace Leu, VP of Sales & Marketing of InPsytech said. "This recognition affirms our dedication to delivering industry-leading IP that meets the most demanding performance and reliability standards. We look forward to continued collaboration with Samsung to drive innovation across global semiconductor markets."
Regarding this collaboration, Ben Hyo Gyuem Rhew, Vice President and Head of the Foundry IP Development Team at Samsung Electronics, stated, "This partnership highlights the strong synergy between both parties in terms of technology and market strategy. We are pleased to see this cooperation unfold and look forward to creating greater innovation together."
The recognition further solidifies InPsytech's position as a trusted partner in the global semiconductor ecosystem and reinforces its commitment to advancing the design and scalability of future chip solutions.
About InPsytech
InPsytech is a Taiwan-based silicon IP company specializing in high-performance interface, memory, and interconnect IP solutions. The company is dedicated to empowering SoC designers through robust, scalable IP optimized for applications in AI, data centers, mobile, and edge computing. InPsytech partners with global foundries and design ecosystems to deliver IP solutions that accelerate time-to-market and enable next-generation semiconductor innovations. For more information, please visit https://www.inpsytech.com/en
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