Date: 21/12/2009

65nm Hybrid ASIC from GigOptix reduces SoC risk and development cost

GigOptix has introduced the CX7800, a new 65nm hybrid ASIC that combine embedded metal-configurable digital logic with standard cell logic, Input/Output (I/O), memory and mixed signal Intellectual Property (IP). The CX7800 reduces SoC risk and development costs, and suitable for numerous applications such as consumer products, communications, data processing, industrial and defense systems.

GigOptix says, its Hybrid ASIC gives developers the benefits of Standard Cell and Structured ASIC without the tradeoffs. Prototype lead time can be less than 6 weeks from tape-out to fully packaged and tested parts.

The other key features of the 65nm hybrid ASIC are,

VDD of 1.2V
6 to 9 copper metal levels, including up to 6 1x, 5 relaxed-pitch 2x, and 2 relaxed pitch 4x metal levels
Up to 3 threshold voltages: high, standard and low

"Companies that are risk averse, yet want to introduce products with complex SoC solutions to the market are finding themselves trapped with compromised options," said Elie Massabki, Vice President and General Manager of GigOptix ChipX Product Line. "Hybrid ASIC offer Standard Cell device costs and performance without the lead time and risks associated with Standard Cell designs."

"Hybrid ASIC is a unique technology and the first announcement resulting from our acquisition of ChipX," stated Dr. Avi Katz, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of GigOptix. "We are very pleased with the innovation and engineering capabilities of the team and we are committed to offering practical and effective ASIC solutions to our customer and the industry overall."

Operating temperature range: -40 to 125 Deg C

Availability: Starts 65nm Hybrid ASIC designs in January 2010