Unlocking High-Speed Connectivity with Certus Semiconductor’s LVDS Transceiver on GlobalFoundries 12LP/LP+

April 22, 2025 -- In today’s data-driven world, high-speed, low-power communication is essential. Certus Semiconductor’s LVDS Transceiver delivers exactly that—optimized for GlobalFoundries’ 12nm CMOS process, it provides reliable, high-performance Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) for next-generation designs.

Built for Performance:

This 0.8V LVDS transceiver is built on GlobalFoundries’ advanced 12nm process, leveraging:

• 0.8V core devices & 1.8V I/O devices for optimal efficiency
• A sophisticated BEOL stack ensuring signal integrity
• Verified on GF’s 12nm PDK (Version V1.0_4.0, Sept. 2024) for robust manufacturability

Radiation-Hardened by Design

For applications in aerospace and radiation-sensitive environments, this Transceiver can be made rad-hard using silicon-proven ESD cells. These cells have successfully passed:

• Proton Testing up to 64 MeV
• Heavy Ion SEE Testing (LET 85)
• Proven in production within a separate product line

Key Features & Functionality

Designed for high-speed differential signaling, it supports:

• Differential I/O pads (PADA/PADB) @ 1.8V
• On-Die Termination (ODTEN) with 100Ω resistor
• Pre-emphasis (EMPH) for enhanced signal quality
• TX & RX support up to 3.0 Gbps with low latency

Performance at a Glance

• TX Output Amplitude: ~384.9mV (100Ω load)
• Faster Rise/Fall Times with Pre-emphasis
• Propagation & Enable Delays optimized for high-speed systems
• Eye Diagrams demonstrate strong signal integrity across different loads & speeds

Why Certus Semiconductor’s Solution?

With a power-efficient, high-speed design and proven rad-hard capabilities, this Transceiver is ideal for mission-critical systems in communications, aerospace, and high-performance computing. Backed by Certus Semiconductor’s expertise, this library ensures seamless integration into GF 12nm designs while maximizing performance and reliability.

Ready to enhance your design? Get in touch with Certus Semiconductor today.