Faraday Delivers Latest SerDes IP to Complete Interface Lineup on UMC's 22nm Platform
HSINCHU, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Faraday Technology Corporation (TWSE: 3035), a leading ASIC design service and IP provider, today announced the availability of its 10G SerDes IP on UMC's 22nm process technology. Designed to meet the increasing demands of high-speed data transmission, the new SerDes IP supports a broad range of industry-standard protocols and is optimized for applications in industrial automation, AIoT, 5G modems, fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), and advanced networking.
Faraday has been delivering robust and high-performance SerDes solutions since 2013. Its latest 10G SerDes IP is compliant with multiple key protocols, including PCIe Gen1/2/3, USB 3.2 Gen1/2, and xPON standards. Specifically, it supports various passive optical network (PON) technologies such as 10G-EPON, EPON, XGPON, XGSPON, and GPON, making it highly versatile for integration into optical network unit (ONU) designs.
To further accelerate product development and reduce integration risks, Faraday also offers comprehensive IP customization and design services. These include subsystem integration, hardcore implementation, and signal/power integrity (SI/PI) analysis at both the package and PCB levels. This holistic approach enables customers to streamline their design process and shorten time-to-market.
'We are pleased to provide SerDes IP on UMC's 22nm platform,' said Flash Lin, COO of Faraday Technology. 'Our IP management system ensures high quality and early-stage risk mitigation by thoroughly monitoring every step from development, database packaging, releasing, and version control. We are confident that this IP will meet the market's expectations for performance, cost efficiency, and fast deployment.'
About Faraday Technology Corporation
Faraday Technology Corporation (TWSE: 3035) is dedicated to the mission of benefiting humanity and upholding sustainable values in every IC it handles. The company offers a comprehensive range of ASIC solutions, including total 3DIC packaging, Neoverse CSS design, FPGA-Go-ASIC, and design implementation services. Furthermore, its extensive silicon IP portfolio encompasses a wide array of offerings, such as I/O, Cell Library, Memory Compiler, ARM-compliant CPUs, LPDDR4/4X, DDR4/3, MIPI D-PHY, V-by-One, USB 3.1/2.0, 10/100 Ethernet, Giga Ethernet, SATA3/2, PCIe Gen4/3, and SerDes. For further details, visit www.faraday-tech.com or follow Faraday on LinkedIn.
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