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Yes. It is very popular for high-end FPGA use cases. Essentially instead of relying on the built-in routing matrix which makes FPGAs what they are, they modify
by bravo22 10y ago
Yes. It is very popular for high-end FPGA use cases. Essentially instead of relying on the built-in routing matrix which makes FPGAs what they are, they modify the metal layer and connect the chip per your design as an ASIC. You get much lower power consumption and much faster clock rates. You also get it in about 6-8 weeks and is guaranteed to match your original design in functionality. It is 100% pin compatible because it is the same base silicon and packaging.
- nickpsecurity 10y agoCool stuff. Previously, I was looking at eASIC or Triad if I needed this cuz I thought FPGA people cancelled S-ASIC's. Good to know there's a high-end one from Xilinx. Here's the others in case you didn't know about them: http://www.easic.com/products/28-nm-easic-nextreme-3/ http://www.easic.com/products/28-nm-easic-nextreme-3/ https://www.triadsemi.com/reconfigurable-full-custom-asic/ https://www.triadsemi.com/reconfigurable-full-custom-asic/ eASIC has a maskless capability where they straight-up print your silicon for prototyping/testing. Triad brought S-ASIC's to analog/mixed-signal. They're top players. eASIC's basic prototyping was $50k for 50 chips on older ones. Idk now. Triad I heard is $400k flat. Need a price quote to be sure. ;)
- bravo22 10y agoThat's awesome. I had heard about them before but never used. Crazy how low that price is.
- nickpsecurity 10y agoYeah, Triad is still in startup mode and picky. eASIC has been around quite a while. They also have ezCopy or something to produce ASIC's from their S-ASIC's. A side benefit is there's lots of pre-tested IP, including Gaisler OSS CPU. So, worth considering. I need to get numbers on Xilinx, though, in terms of pricing and royalties. Esp if they have something for 28nm, 45nm, or 65nm that will be significantly cheaper than other one.