ASIC consult AT

What we do

Integrated circuit design comprises a lot of topics. From the first design strokes to a testable hardware a multitude of steps need to be done. ASIC-consult-AT supports you by all these steps from your first prototype up to your low volume production ASIC.

Design

Focus lies on high efficient mixed signal designs. This embraces a lot of other topics, like design of supply circuits, design of readout/signal circuits and digital signal processing. Therefor, all important aspects of circuit design are covered. A wide variety of technology nodes are supported (350nm to 28nm).

Mask Layout

Especially mixed circuit designs suffer from layout issues, like asymmetry or cross-coupling. Designers usually like to do their layout by themself to get the most out of their circuits.

Verification

A huge effort is necessary to prove the correct functionality and to guarantee a high yield of the designed integrated circuits. Various simulations need to cover process, temperatur, supply and mismatch variations.

Evaluation

When the ASIC is taped-in and returns later from the fabrication as a die the designer want to evaluate the behaviour accurately. Evaluation boards and appropriate measurements need to be done.

Open Source Tools

Beside the industry standard tools a growing set of open-source tools are now available which are capable of supporting successful tape-outs. The diversity of the tools allows new approaches and could lead to higher design efficiency.

Scripting

Efficiency during the design process can be boosted by using the correct tools. Most of them can be controlled/automated with the help of various scripting languages, like Python, Tcl, Julia, Perl, Ocean, Skill, etc.