SK Hynix Achieved First-Pass Silicon Success With Synopsys DesignWare IP

Synopsys, Inc. announced that SK Hynix Inc. has achieved first-pass silicon success for its 64GB Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 2.0 device using company’ DesignWare UFS Host Controller, UniPro Host Controller and M-PHY I.

By integrating Synopsys’ silicon-proven DesignWare IP, SK Hynix was able to accelerate their time-to-volume production by six months. SK Hynix selected DesignWare IP because it is compliant with the latest UFS 2.0, UniProSM 1.60 and M-PHYSM 3.0 standard specifications and incorporates differentiated features including high-speed, Gear 3 mode with dual data lanes to deliver exceptional performance. With firm’ IP, SK Hynix was able to deliver R/W speeds of 780 MBs per second (MB/s) and 160 MB/s respectively. Compared to alternative offerings, the ultra-low standby power and fast exit/entry latency features in the DesignWare IP enabled SK Hynix to achieve a more energy efficient solution.

“We needed a proven IP provider with a successful track record to help us quickly deliver a high-performance and power-efficient UFS 2.0 solution for mobile devices such as high-end smartphnes,” said J. W. Park, senior engineer, SK Hynix. “By using Synopsys’ DesignWare UFS, UniPro and M-PHY IP solutions optimized for performance and power, we were able to integrate the IP in two weeks and speed volume production by six months. In addition, the technical support team was there to help us every step of the way with timely responses and technical expertise.“

“SK Hynix’s silicon success with our DesignWare UFS, UniPro and M-PHY IP demonstrates how Synopsys provides high-quality IP with the right features to help customers like SK Hynix incorporate the required functionality into their products with less risk,” said John Koeter, VP, marketing, IP and prototyping, Synopsys. “By providing SK Hynix with a broad portfolio of proven and compliant DesignWare UFS, UniPro and M-PHY IP solutions, Synopsys enables designers to confidently deliver differentiated products in the competitive mobile market.“

Company’ DesignWare UFS Host Controller, UniPro Host Controller and M-PHY IP are available.

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