Arasan C-PHY @4.5ghz on 12nm gains wider adoption with multiple licensees The adoption of Arasan C-PHY @ 4.5 GHz on a 12nm process by multiple licensees highlights the growing demand for high-performance, power-efficient interfaces across various industries. The combination of a 4.5 GHz signaling rate and the advanced 12nm node makes this solution highly attractive for applications that require robust data transmission capabilities without sacrificing power efficiency or area footprint.
Reasons for Multiple Licensees Adopting C-PHY @ 4.5 GHz on 12nm:
1. Increased Bandwidth Demand: With the rise in high-resolution displays and camera sensors in mobile devices, automotive applications, and AR/VR, the need for interfaces capable of handling large amounts of data at high speeds is critical.
2. Power Efficiency on 12nm: As companies aim to reduce power consumption, the 12nm process is a strong selling point for battery-powered devices like smartphones, IoT devices, and wearables. The reduced power profile enables longer battery life while maintaining high data rates.
3. Compact Design: The 12nm technology node allows for more compact, integrated solutions, which is essential for space-constrained designs, such as in mobile and automotive systems.
4. MIPI C-PHY Popularity: MIPI C-PHY is gaining popularity due to its efficient tri-level signaling, which can transmit more data over fewer wires compared to traditional differential signaling. This makes it especially appealing for applications where I/O pin count and area are constrained.
5. Diverse Industry Applications: The technology’s flexibility allows it to be licensed across a wide range of industries, including:
- Mobile Devices: Enhancing camera and display interfaces for high-performance smartphones and tablets.
- Automotive: Supporting ADAS and in-car infotainment systems that require high-speed data transmission.
- IoT and Wearables: Offering a balance of power efficiency and performance for devices requiring long battery life.
This broad interest from multiple licensees suggests that C-PHY @ 4.5 GHz on 12nm is not only a cutting-edge solution but also a standard that is gaining traction across diverse applications. Arasan offers industry’s broadest portfolio of foundry and process technology support for MIPI C-PHY and D-PHY. The MIPI C-PHY and D-PHY IPs are available in foundry processes spanning 4nm to 180nm. Arasan specializes in porting Analog Transceiver IP Cores to new foundry processes.
