Chipus provides IPs at SilTerra Technologies

September 8, 2011 -- After some rounds of discussions and a visit to SilTerra foundry in Malaysia last July, Chipus Microelectronics has begun to design a set of low-voltage, low-power analog IPs for SilTerra 0.18µm CMOS process. 'This partnership builds on a mutual attraction between both players', says Dr. Paulo A. Dal Fabbro, Chipus CTO. He adds, 'SilTerra process came in handy for our low-power requirements and their wafer price is very competitive. Furthermore, they provide a very good support to partner/customer.'

Chipus plans to provide power management and data converter IPs for both 0.18µm and 0.13µm nodes at SilTerra.

Another result of this collaboration is a roadshow that SilTerra will make in Brazil in September. Chipus is co-organizing the roadshow, which will be divided in two events taking place in São Paulo on September 12, 2011 and in Florianópolis, on September 14, 2011.

'The semiconductor industry in Brazil is gaining strong momentum with the rise of worldclass fabless companies and strong government support. With strong backing from the Malaysian government and proven technology and manufacturing capabilities, SilTerra can play a pivotal role in partnering with the Brazilian semiconductor industry to win in the fast growing global semiconductor market.', said Yit Loong Lai, Senior Vice-President of Sales and Marketing.

Chipus analog IPs porfolio available at www.chipus-ip.com/ip.htm

About Chipus

Chipus Microelectronics is an analog IP design house with focus on data converters, analog front-end and power management solutions for fabless semiconductor companies and chip integrators. Configurable IP core architectures allow higher level of customization together with high IP portability, providing unique level of freedom on customer design requirements.

Website: www.chipus-ip.com

About SilTerra

SilTerra Malaysia Sdn Bhd is a semiconductor wafer foundry offering major foundry-compatible CMOS logic, high-voltage and mixed-signal/RF technologies down to 0.11-micron feature size. This includes complete, competitive wafer fabrication for fabless and IDM customers' designs.

Website: www.silterra.com