Semiconductor services

We provide end-to-end solutions across the semiconductor lifecycle, from design and prototyping to manufacturing and testing and process optimization, failure analysis, and Yield improvement.

What Services we Provide

The Integrated Circuit (IC)/ ASIC wing of Cientra works on the principle of redefining the boundaries of innovation, especially in the development of silicon chips. Our semiconductor design solutions include RTL design, design verification, physical design, and analog design and layout offering – and also provide RTL to GDSII value offerings. We do this with the primary goal of helping technology companies monetize their expertise.

Analog Mixed Signal Design

This involves developing integrated circuits that handle both analog and digital signals, ensuring seamless interaction between the two. Circuit Design and Simulation play a critical role in the early stages, where designers create and validate the circuit’s performance before fabrication. Characterization helps in understanding how these circuits perform under different conditions, ensuring reliability. Layout Design and Verification, both for analog and digital circuits, ensure that the physical implementation is accurate and meets design rules. Key digital building blocks include Standard Cells and Memories, while analog components consist of Power Management circuits, Phase-Locked Loops (PLL), high-speed I/O interfaces like SerDes, and essential modules such as GPIO, DAC, ADC, OPAMP, and Current Mirrors.

ASIC/SoC design

This involves the development of custom integrated circuits or systems on a chip, tailored for specific applications. The process starts with Architecture and Micro-architecture definition, laying the blueprint for the system’s functionality. RTL Design translates this architecture into a hardware description language, which is then rigorously tested through Design Verification to ensure correctness. Design for Testability (DFT) is integrated to make post-manufacturing testing more efficient. The Physical Design phase focuses on transforming the design into a layout ready for fabrication, while Post-Silicon Validation ensures that the final chip meets performance and reliability standards in real-world conditions. such as GPIO, DAC, ADC, OPAMP, and Current Mirrors.

FPGA

FPGA development encompasses RTL Design and Verification, where the design is captured in a hardware description language and validated for functionality. FPGA Prototyping and Emulation enable designers to test and refine their systems in a real-world environment before final deployment. Expertise in design partitioning is essential for managing large and complex designs, utilizing industry-standard tools to optimize performance. Proficiency in both Xilinx and Intel FPGAs ensures the ability to work across multiple platforms, leveraging their unique features for various application. This versatility allows for rapid iteration and adaptability in a wide range of applications, from communication systems to data processing. Additionally, the ability to reconfigure FPGAs post-deployment offers flexibility and scalability.