M31 Technology Corporation (M31), a global supplier of silicon intellectual property (IP), has obtained the successful silicon validation of its M31 MIPI C/D-PHY Combo IP on the advanced TSMC 5nm process. The company has already begun development of 3nm IP.
These validated C-PHY and D-PHY IPs support high-speed transmission modes of up to 6.5G per channel and operate at extremely low power levels, making them suitable for various applications including high-resolution imaging, display SoCs, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and in-vehicle infotainment systems.
This IP design offers users the flexibility to configure it as either D-PHY or C-PHY mode, reducing the need for die area and I/O pin requirements by sharing part of the circuit design. Additionally, it supports Alternate Low Data (ALP) mode, which significantly improves transfer efficiency while maintaining low power consumption, making it ideal for battery-powered mobile devices.
M31 has been recognised with the TSMC Open Innovation Platform (OIP) Partner of the Year Award for Special Process IP for six consecutive years. At the TSMC 2024 North America Technology Symposium, M31 showcased its Foundation IP, including Standard Cell, Memory Compiler, GPIO, and Specialty I/O, alongside popular high-speed interface IPs such as PCIe 5.0 PHY, ONFi 5.1 I/O, LPDDR4/4X PHY, and LPDDR5/5X PHY.
M31 also introduced the 5nm MIPI C/D PHY Combo IP compliant with the latest D-PHY v2.5 and C-PHY v2.0 specifications. This IP provides a high-performance, low-power solution with speeds of up to 6.5Gb/s per channel and 6.5Gs/s per trio, enabling total speeds of up to 44.5Gb/s. It meets the demands for high-speed data transmission across diverse applications including mobile communications, automotive, artificial intelligence (AI), and Internet of Things (IoT).
MIPI technology supports low-power state modes by consuming less than 1.1pJ/bit of power at maximum speed, and offers extensive built-in test capabilities such as pattern generators, logic analysers, and loopback modes, facilitating testing and debugging for developers. M31 also supports key features of MIPI display and camera specifications, making it suitable for ADAS and in-car infotainment systems that require high reliability and functional safety.
“M31’s innovative development in high-speed interface technology and in-depth understanding of systems enable us to respond to customer needs in rapidly changing markets by providing solutions that comply with the latest standards,” commented Jerome Hung, Vice President of R&D, M31. “Looking ahead, M31 will closely follow TSMC’s advanced process technology, continue to invest in R&D resources, develop products using advanced process technology, and expand IP solutions in emerging application areas such as AI, IoT, and 5G communication, to help customers accelerate product launches and enhance market competitiveness.”
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