Prestudy

From the first point of contact, we work in close co-operation with our customers, listening to their needs, defining the chip and its specifications in detail, the power consumption, testability, development time and effort - all aimed at identifying and eliminating any risks.

Analog and mixed-signal IC design

Transparent and clear communication with our customers is key to our overall success – regular design reviews and follow-up reports form part of our communication strategy. Several tools support AnSem's design flow, including: Tanner Tools (to interface with our proprietary sizing tool); Mentor Graphics (Eldo, Eldo RF, MachTA) for simulations and verifications; and ModelSim from Mentor Graphics to support the digital flow. 

Mask Layout

At the layout level, we interface with the customer before delivering the carefully checked GDSII file to the customer or directly to the foundry.

Prototype evaluation

We do perform full characterization of prototype ASICs in-house and provide assembled prototypes upon request via collaboration with our Technology Network. Using our technology network we can also offer prototype manufacturing in a broad selection of technologies.

Volume product delivery

In addition to IC design, we can also co-ordinate medium series chip production and testing (up to a few 100k pieces a year). We work with several foundries offering ASIC design and production in all mainstream technologies.