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Alphawave Semi

Alphawave Semi is a global leader in high-speed connectivity and compute silicon solutions. The company focuses on advancing technological infrastructure by providing multi-standard connectivity IPs that form the building blocks for complex silicon designs. Through continuous innovation, Alphawave Semi aims to streamline chip design processes, ensuring rapid deployment of products in a competitive market. Their Silicon IP offerings encompass a broad spectrum of advanced PHY, controller IPs, and subsystems, supporting diverse data rates and signaling schemes. This extensive portfolio caters to multiple industry standards and protocols, enabling customers to efficiently manage intricate connectivity challenges across various technological domains. Committed to technological excellence, Alphawave Semi offers solutions optimized for power, performance, and area, tailored to address the demands of AI, data centers, 5G, and automotive applications. By leveraging their expertise in advanced packaging and custom silicon, they empower businesses to achieve enhanced performance and differentiation in a connected world. Read more

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1G to 224G SerDes

The 1G to 224G SerDes is a versatile serializer/deserializer technology designed to facilitate high-speed data transfers across various interface standards. It caters to stringent speed requirements by supporting a wide range of data rates and signaling schemes, allowing efficient integration into comprehensive communication systems. This SerDes technology excels in delivering reliable, low-latency connections, making it ideal for hyperscale data centers, AI, and 5G networking where fast, efficient data processing is essential. The broad compatibility with numerous industry protocols also ensures seamless interoperability with existing systems. Adapted for scalability, the 1G to 224G SerDes provides design flexibility, encouraging implementation across a variety of demanding environments. Its sophisticated architecture promotes energy efficiency and robust performance, crucial for addressing the ever-growing connectivity demands of modern technology infrastructures.

Alphawave Semi
GLOBALFOUNDRIES, UMC
7nm, 14nm
AMBA AHB / APB/ AXI, DSP Core, Ethernet, PCI, USB, Wireless Processor
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AresCORE UCIe Die-to-Die PHY

AresCORE UCIe Die-to-Die PHY is a tailored solution for die-to-die interconnects, designed to simplify the link between chiplets within a complex system. It addresses the critical demand for reliable, high-bandwidth communication channels in multi-die packages, facilitating scalable system architectures. Capable of supporting wide bandwidth requirements, AresCORE enhances performance with minimized power consumption, essential in preventing bottlenecks in data-intensive applications. This PHY is engineered to seamlessly integrate into modern SoC designs, offering flexibility and enhanced operational efficiency. The robust architecture and comprehensive testing capabilities of AresCORE ensure data integrity and compatibility with future technological advancements. Its adaptability to various implementation scenarios makes it a suitable choice for next-generation computing technologies.

Alphawave Semi
Intel Foundry, UMC
7nm, 10nm
AI Processor, Audio Processor, D2D, Wireless Processor
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MidasCORE HBM3 PHY

MidasCORE HBM3 PHY is a specialized solution optimized for high bandwidth memory applications, particularly suited for devices requiring ultra-fast data access and processing. It supports the HBM3 standard, crucial for memory-intensive tasks in AI, HPC, and graphical computing. The architecture of MidasCORE allows it to deliver impressive data throughput while maintaining low power usage, an essential feature for scalable memory systems. Its integration into computing platforms ensures that data access and retrieval are efficient, thus enhancing overall system performance. Designed for future-proof performance, MidasCORE is adaptable to emerging application requirements, making it a versatile option in next-generation memory solutions. Its integration capacity fosters innovations in memory-heavy uses such as data center operations and high-performance simulations.

Alphawave Semi
GLOBALFOUNDRIES
14nm
HBM
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HermesCORE HBM3 Controller

The HermesCORE HBM3 Controller is engineered to manage high bandwidth memory operations, ensuring optimal interface performance between processors and memory systems. It supports the newest HBM3 standard, offering capabilities to meet the demands of data-heavy environments. With its advanced control mechanisms, the HermesCORE enables effective memory traffic management, facilitating accelerated read and write transactions. This controller is integral to enhancing computational speeds in demanding applications like AI, data analytics, and visualization tasks. Ideal for future-focused technologies, HermesCORE combines flexibility with performance, supporting diverse design paradigms in memory and computational architectures. Its integration into advanced systems underpins efforts to push the boundaries of data processing speed and efficiency.

Alphawave Semi
GLOBALFOUNDRIES, UMC
10nm, 16nm
HBM
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PCI-Express and CXL PHY (PipeCORE)

The PCI-Express and CXL PHY, known as PipeCORE, integrates seamlessly with high-speed interfaces, providing robust connectivity solutions for advanced computing applications. Designed to facilitate superior data transmission, it supports both PCIe and CXL protocols, offering flexibility across multiple design architectures. PipeCORE ensures efficient data processing by minimizing latency and enhancing throughput within data centers and cloud environments. Its scalable design supports varying lane requirements and bandwidths, making it suitable for diverse technological implementations, from AI systems to high-performance computing. Engineered to meet demanding industry standards, this PHY features robust error detection mechanisms and power management capabilities, ensuring reliable performance and energy efficiency. As the digital landscape evolves, the PipeCORE stands as a pivotal technology in optimizing interconnect solutions.

Alphawave Semi
UMC
7nm
PCI, PCMCIA, SAS, USB
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GammaCORE UCIe Die-to-Die Controller

GammaCORE UCIe Die-to-Die Controller offers precise control for die-to-die communications in modern computing architectures. Serving as a vital component in fragmented chip designs, this controller ensures seamless interconnectivity and functionality between discrete silicon dies. The GammaCORE is designed to excel in environments demanding high throughput and low latency communication. Its support for the UCIe protocol makes it adaptable for various chiplet configurations, thus promoting flexible design strategies across industry applications. With strong emphasis on reliability and efficiency, GammaCORE facilitates effective data flow, maintaining the integrity of operations in advanced computing systems. It underlines a pivotal shift towards modular electronics, accommodating complex designs with varying performance needs.

Alphawave Semi
Intel Foundry
10nm
D2D
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Latest News About Alphawave Semi

Alphawave Semi Unveils Transformative Connectivity Solutions at ECOC 2025

Alphawave Semi showcases groundbreaking advances in connectivity at ECOC 2025 with offerings like 224G XLR SerDes and PAM4 DSPs. Read more

Revolutionizing Semiconductor IP Reuse: Challenges and Prospects

Explore the evolving landscape of semiconductor IP reuse, detailing new verification challenges, methodologies, and innovations shaping the industry's future. Read more

Alphawave Semi Sets New Benchmarks in High-Speed Connectivity

Alphawave Semi pushes the limits of wired connectivity with innovative high-speed solutions, leveraging Cadence tools for design and analysis. Read more

Riding the Optical Wave: MediaTek and TSMC's Strategic Moves in SerDes Technology

MediaTek and TSMC lead the CPO boom with SerDes innovation, positioning Taiwan's chip industry at the forefront of optical communication advances. Explore their strategies. Read more

Building the Future: The Rise of the Chiplet Ecosystem

Explore the emergence of the chiplet ecosystem and its impact on the semiconductor industry with insights from top industry experts. Read more

Understanding the Chiplet Revolution: Where Do We Stand?

The chiplet revolution is underway, but challenges remain in creating a thriving marketplace. Explore the current state of chiplet adoption and future prospects. Read more

Revolutionizing Network Performance with Advanced FEC Hardware

Explore the transformative impact of programmable hardware in enhancing Forward Error Correction (FEC) verification speeds for high-speed networking. Read more

Pioneering the Future: Alphawave Semi's Role in Shaping PCIe 7.0

Explore how Alphawave Semi is driving innovation in PCIe technology with chiplets and optical solutions at the PCI-SIG Developers Conference 2025. Read more

Qualcomm's New AI Frontier: The Strategic Acquisition of Alphawave

Qualcomm acquires Alphawave for $2.4 billion, marking a significant move into the AI data center market as it diversifies beyond smartphones. Read more

Chiplet Revolution: A Game Changer for Scalable Computing in the Semiconductor World

Scalable computing transforms semiconductor design as chiplet-based architectures replace traditional SoCs. Learn about the industry's shift towards modular solutions. Read more

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