Date: 31/01/2011

KaiSemi simplifies FPGA-to-ASIC conversion

Israel based fables KaiSemi Ltd. with the advantage of having own EDA tools is offering FPGA users to get their FPGAs converted to ASICs with least complexities. The ASIC offered by KaiSemi draws 70% less power compared to original FPGA claims KaiSemi.

KaiSemi uses in-house developed automated FPGA-to-ASIC conversion tool so that it can offer full turnkey ASIC solution. KaiSemi's software automatically converts directly from the original FPGA netlist into a functionally-identical ASIC gate-level netlist. KaiSemi's automated conversion utilizes a database of multiple proven standard-cell fab process libraries and standard cores. The wide range of libraries enables the conversion of any type and size of FPGA from any FPGA vendor while providing deep cost optimization during the automated conversion, says Kaisemi. The ASICs are pin-compatible, timing-compatible, and functionally identical to the original FPGAs.

As per KaiSemi the advantages to customer includes eliminates the need for customer involvement and resources, NRE costs, long lead times, and the risks that are part of traditional FPGA-to-ASIC conversion flows. KaiSemi says it manages the whole FPGA-to-ASIC process for the customer, from the purchase order through conversion, the ASIC flow, manufacturing, all the way through to the shipment of the ASIC chips.

KaiSemi is a daughter company of the Kai-Tek Group, a leading Israeli representative and distributor of electronic and semiconductor components.

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