Aion Silicon Expands Barcelona Design Center to Meet Surging Demand for ASIC and SoC Solutions

Premier ASIC/SoC Design Partner Scales Full-Service Capabilities Across All Disciplines in Response to Customer Growth and E.U. Talent Excellence

LONDON, UK – November 6, 2025 – Aion Silicon (formerly Sondrel), a premier ASIC/SoC architecture and design partner, today announced the expansion of its Barcelona Design Center to include its full suite of engineering disciplines – from architecture and front-end design through verification and back-end implementation. The growth is driven by strong customer demand and the deep pool of semiconductor engineering talent in the region.

This expansion strengthens Aion Silicon’s global delivery network and supports its mission to help customers develop high-performance custom chips for AI, automotive, 5G, networking, and HPC applications. Growing our Barcelona team will enable end-to-end SoC development under one roof, collaborating closely with customers across the European Union.

“The rapid escalation in demand for custom silicon is reshaping the industry,” said Oliver Jones, CEO of Aion Silicon. “Expanding our Barcelona Design Center enables us to deliver full-program execution with the speed and flexibility customers expect – while tapping into one of Europe’s richest pools of semiconductor expertise. This growth allows us to support more European customers bringing differentiated AI and compute solutions to market.”

Aion Silicon’s expanded presence in Barcelona enhances its ability to scale projects efficiently across multiple time zones, combining European engineering excellence with a high-touch, consultative engagement model. The company’s multidisciplinary team now spans architecture, RTL design, verification, physical implementation, and software integration – providing customers with seamless execution from concept through volume production.

Aion Silicon Services 

• Design Expertise: Comprehensive front-end design guidance from initial semiconductor architecture to volume production
• End-to-End SoC Solutions: Tailored architecture, IP selection, and end-to-end design services built around your specific goals, technology needs, and timeframes
• Efficient Time-to-Market & Volume Scaling: Optimized process flow enhancing project timelines and streamlining volume scaling for each customer’s business objectives
• Trusted Partnership: Foundry-neutral, customer-focused collaboration delivered by an experienced team with hundreds of successful tapeouts across diverse industries

From AI accelerators to ADAS systems and high performance compute chips, Aion Silicon is already actively engaged with customers building cutting-edge devices in North America, Europe, and beyond. The company recently joined the Intel Foundry Services Accelerator ecosystem and will appear at Andes RISC-V CON in San Jose in the coming weeks.

About Aion Silicon

Aion Silicon is a trusted partner in high-performance semiconductor design, specializing in advanced System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions—including tailored ASICs—for AI, automotive, HPC, 5G, networking, and other applications. Its full-service, high-touch engineering model with consultative project leadership guides customers from SoC architecture and IP selection through design, foundry tapeout, and volume production. With over 20 years of experience in SoC architecture, front-end and back-end services, Aion Silicon reduces technical and economic risk for customers, accelerating time-to-market, while optimizing for commercial success. As a foundry-neutral and IP-agnostic partner with hundreds of successful tapeouts, Aion Silicon leverages a world-class ecosystem to deliver tailored solutions that meet each customer’s unique needs. To learn more, visit www.aionsilicon.com.