SOFICS

🎉 Today, we proudly unveil the new Sofics logo. 🎉 More than a mere symbol, it reinforces our evolved identity and underscores our growing prominence. At the forefront of semiconductor design, Sofics specializes in creating Solutions for ICs. The design of our new logo underscores our commitment to excellence in interfaces, PHYs, and I/Os, embodying our dedication to delivering unique and valuable IP solutions. It symbolizes an IC, with a special emphasis on its periphery that highlights our role in safeguarding and enhancing the core of the IC with gold-standard solutions of unparalleled excellence. We elevate IC design by enhancing performance, ensuring superior reliability, and optimizing cost efficiency, thereby empowering designers and IC manufacturers. As we advance, our dedication to innovation and our commitment to customer satisfaction remain unwavering. Join us as we continue to break out of the boundaries of IC design. #Sofics #NewLogoReveal #SolutionsForICs #Innovation #SemiconductorExcellence

Join Us at the 2024 EOS/ESD Symposium! Our colleagues Olivier Marichal, Wim Vanhouteghem and Rani Baetens are attending the 46th EOS/ESD Symposium in Reno, Nevada from September 14-19. Did you register already? The EOS/ESD Symposium provides an great opportunity to: (1) Learn new skills: Attend tutorials with world-class teachers and get certified to enhance your resume. More on the tutorials below. 👇 (2) Keep up with state-of-the-art technical findings: Participate in technical sessions featuring invited papers and peer-reviewed original works. (3) Share your perspective: Engage in interactive workshops, debate "hot topics," or learn from fellow attendees. (4) Explore the largest ESD-centric Exhibition: Meet exhibitors showcasing a wide range of ESD products, and enjoy a glass of wine while networking. (5) Have fun: Take advantage of all that the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino hotel has to offer and connect with peers in a perfect networking environment. ----- TUTORIALS ----- Whether you're new to ESD or a seasoned professional, there is a range of tutorials and certification options designed for you! New to ESD? - FC100: ESD Basics for the Program Manager - FC101: How To’s of In-Plant ESD Auditing and Evaluation Measurements Interested in ESD Design? - Introduction to On-Chip ESD Protection (SOFICS) - Introduction to Characterization of On-Chip ESD Protection (SOFICS) - Overview on ESD and Latch-up Challenges in 2.5D and 3D-Stacked ICs (imec) - ESD Design Challenges of RF and High Speed I/Os (NXP Semiconductors) Ready to implement your company’s ESD control plan or become certified? - FC340: ESD Program Development and Assessment - ANSI/ESD S20.20 Seminar (Two-day course) We look forward to seeing you in Reno! For complete details, visit: https://lnkd.in/eWhJ7SR8 #ESDSymposium #ESDProtection #EOS #Semiconductors #Reno2024 #Networking #EngineeringExcellence EOS/ESD Association, Inc.

Our colleagues Joren Vaes, Rani Baetens, and Diogo Pataco look forward to attend the IEEE European Solid-State Electronics Research Conference (#ESSERC2024) in #Bruges, Belgium from September 9th to 12th. The conference evolved from the renowned #ESSDERC and #ESSCIRC conferences, and brings together leading minds from both academia and industry to discuss the latest advancements in solid-state devices and circuits. If you're attending, be sure to connect with Joren, Rani, and Diogo #SemiconductorInnovation #BrugesConference #TechCollaboration #SemiconductorResearch More info: https://lnkd.in/g3ENyF5w Website: https://lnkd.in/e52mRida

PART 2: In this second segment of the #interview, Bart talks about the availability of our IP (on-chip ESD protection and specialty I/O circuits) on the most advanced process nodes, including #CMOS, #FinFET, #GAA, and #BCD. 🔧 "Thanks to our close partnerships with #foundries, we ensure that our IP is validated early, even before the majority of their customers start designing in those processes. This proactive approach helps reduce the time-to-mass-production and thus accelerates time-to-market." Stay tuned for more segments of this interview. #Sofics #IP_SOC #Semiconductors #AdvancedNodes #FoundryPartnerships - Gabriele Saucier, CEO of Design And Reuse. Bart Keppens

SOFICS will be taking an active role in the 46th annual EOS/ESD Symposium, held from September 14-19 at the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino in Reno, Nevada. The symposium is a hub for advancing knowledge and solutions related to electrostatic discharge (#ESD) and electrical overstress (#EOS). 📅 On Sunday, September 15, our colleague Wim Vanhouteghem will be presenting a half-day tutorial titled "Introduction to Characterization of On-Chip ESD Protection". Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with industry experts! #ESDSymposium #ESDProtection #EOS #Sofics #TechInnovation #Reno2024 #Semiconductors #EngineeringExcellence

🏅 Congratulations to Indra Médard! 🏅 SOFICS is thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Indra Médard, our sponsored athlete. He won the silver medal at the 2024 European Inline Skating Championship in Ostend on the 1000m sprint! Indra's incredible performance shows his dedication, skill, and passion for inline skating. We're proud to support such a talented and inspiring athlete. Join us in congratulating Indra on this remarkable accomplishment! 🎉 #Sofics #InlineSkating #EuropeanChampionships #ProudSponsor #SilverMedal #TeamSofics

Earlier this year, our Chief Business Development Officer, Bart Keppens, had the pleasure of being interviewed by Gabriele Saucier, CEO of Design And Reuse, at the #IPSOC conference in Santa Clara. In the first segment of the interview, Gabriele highlights Sofics as the "ESD IP company." Bart elaborates on our recent developments. "SOFICS is indeed renowned for its on-chip ESD protection IP. However, we are expanding our horizons! We've been focusing on developing advanced I/O circuits, specifically extending the GPIO library from the foundries to enhance higher voltage tolerance like 3.3V in a 1.8V (FinFET) process." 🔍 Stay tuned for more segments of this interview where Bart shares additional updates on our innovative advancements! #Sofics #OVT_IO #overvoltagetolerant #IPSOC2024 #Innovation #Semiconductors

SOFICS will be attending the 46th annual EOS/ESD Symposium from September 14-19 at the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino in #Reno, Nevada! The Symposium is dedicated to advancing the understanding of electrostatic discharge (#ESD) and electrical transients/overstress (#EOS). Join us for a week filled with expert talks, peer-reviewed technical papers, workshops, exhibits, and tutorials. We are looking forward to connecting with fellow industry professionals and sharing insights on the latest advancements in on-chip ESD protection. 📅 Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 14! Our Chief Engineer, Olivier Marichal, will be delivering a full-day tutorial on On-chip ESD protection. This session is a must-attend for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge and expertise in ESD protection. More info: https://lnkd.in/eWhJ7SR8 Schedule: https://lnkd.in/ezAY_h4g Stay tuned for updates and insights from the symposium! EOS/ESD Association, Inc. #ESDSymposium #ESDProtection #EOS #Sofics #TechInnovation #Reno2024 #Semiconductors #EngineeringExcellence

Our colleague, Ehsan Fallah, is in #Singapore this week, representing SOFICS at not one, but TWO conferences: the IEEE International Symposium on the Physical and Failure Analysis of Integrated Circuits (#IPFA 2024) and the International ESD Workshop, ASIA (#IEW-Asia 2024). Ehsan will present our innovative low-cap #ESD solutions for #chiplet interfaces at both conferences. 📅 IEW-Asia 2024: 🗓 July 16, Afternoon 📅 IPFA 2024: 🗓 July 17, Afternoon More info IPFA: https://lnkd.in/euXGsb2Y More info IEW: https://lnkd.in/ezEri5ui These conferences are great platforms for knowledge exchange, collaboration in the field and a nice opportunity to learn about the latest advancements in ESD protection and chiplet interfaces. Stay tuned for updates from Ehsan's presentations and insights from the conferences! #Sofics #ESDProtection #IPFA2024 #IEWAsia2024 #Semiconductors #Innovation #TechConferences

Sofics and its sales partner #incusolution exhibit at the Samsung Electronics Foundry #SFF and #SAFE events in Seoul, Korea this week. Samsung Foundry presented their latest updates on process technologies, design enablement and advanced packaging. At the SOFICS booth we talked about unique I/O and ESD protection solutions, also verified on Samsung Foundry 14nm, 8nm, 5nm and 4nm FinFET processes. Thank you Yong Ho ON for the support from your team.