Synopsys Specialty IO library and PHY provide designers with the input/output operation, functionality and reliability required for SoCs targeting mobile, automotive, and high-performance computing (HPC) applications. Available in many foundries and process technologies from 3nm to 22nm, the specialty IO library supports multiple voltages and a complete set of support cells (supply, corner spacers, diode breakers, terminators). Synopsys Specialty IOs meet critical power, performance, area (PPA), and reliability requirements for standards including LVDS, sLVDS, eMMC, I2C, I3C, and xSPI.

Synopsys Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) IO

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Synopsys Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) IO library is a high-frequency interface that uses differential signals for data transmission. A few typical LVDS IO applications are in display monitors, printers, high-speed clock transfers, and high-speed SERDES. Synopsys LVDS IO library is used to build an LVDS-based interface for high-speed interconnect applications. This library is designed to optimize IO performance with a core voltage of 0.75 V and supports an IO supply voltage of 1.2V/1.5 V. The library contains a transmitter, a receiver, and a bandgap reference circuit that is used to supply the current reference for the transmitter/receiver. The LVDS IO library is compatible with the IEEE standard 1596.3-1996 and TIA/EIA - 644 -A. Key Features are:

Maximum operating speed: up to 3.4GBPS
Compatibility with TIA/EIA - 644-A for greater interoperability
Loop back option supported for both Pre/Post driver in LVDS TX
HBM 2KV, CDM 500V (up to 7A)
Silicon validated IP
Automotive G1/G2 supported, ASIL-B certified
Designed to support multiple metal stack options
Support for flip-chip & wirebond packaging

Synopsys Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) IO

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Synopsys Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) IO library is used for two wire interfaces to connect low-speed devices like EEPROM, A/D, and D/A converters and microcontrollers on the same bus. It is designed for higher IO voltage supply with support for low core voltage and includes fail-safe and fail-tolerance options. The following operating modes are supported:

Standard Mode: 100 kHz
Fast Mode: 400 kHz
Fast-Plus Mode: 1 MHz
High-Speed Mode: 3.4 MHz

Key features are:

Input Schmitt trigger
Compliance with I2C-bus specification and User Manual–April4, 2014, with I2C operating modes
Filter of 50 ns for Spike rejection
Automotive G1/G2 supported, ASIL-B certified
Silicon validated IP
ESD: 2KV HBM, 500V(up to 7A) CDM, Latch-up: +/-100mA @ 150ºC
Designed to support multiple metal stack options
Support for flip-chip & wirebond packaging

Synopsys I3C IO

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Synopsys I3C IO library supports a simplified system of connecting and managing multiple sensors in a device. Multiple sensor secondary devices can be controlled by one I3C primary device at a time. It offers backward compatibility with I2C legacy devices, is designed for high IO voltage domains and supports low-core voltage domains. The I3C incorporates the Schmitt-Trigger function, supports I2C Legacy Fast Mode and FM+ Mode, and includes HBM and CDM ESD protection. We provide an interoperable validated I3C IO solution with our in-house Synopsys I3C controllers. The library supports independent power sequencing with the support of a power management cell from our base libraries. The Synopsys I3C IO specifications align with the latest JEDEC standards and support:

Push-pull (12.5 MHz) and Open drain I3C modes (1MHz)
I2C Legacy Fast Mode (400KHz) and Fm+(1MHz) Mode

Key Features are:

Support Schmitt trigger
50 ns filter for spike rejection
Automotive G1/G2 supported, ASIL-B certified
Silicon-validated IP
Interoperable validated I3C IO solution with our in-house Synopsys I3C Controllers
HBM 2KV, CDM 500V(up to 7A), Latch-up: +/-100mA @ 125ºC
Designed to support multiple metal stack options
Support for flip-chip & wire bond packaging
Silicon-proven solution

Synopsys SD/eMMC PHY, SDIO, eMMC IO

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Synopsys SD/eMMC PHY provides an optimal balance for cost and performance for storage solutions. Synopsys SD/eMMC PHY is a hard IP that can be used to implement a single interface that can accomplish 4-bit, 8-bit eMMC & 4-bit SD operations. It includes an optional digi logic circuitry which is required for high-speed operations. It complies with eMMC 5.1 (JESD84-B51A) and SDIO 6.0 JEDEC standards. The fey features are:

Completely hardened PHY solution along with programmable delay chains & IOs
Fully selectable output impedance
Compliant with eMMC 5.1 (JESD84-B51A) and SDIO 3.0 JEDEC Standard
Automotive G1/G2 supported, ASIL-B certified
Interoperability checks done with Synopsys Controllers
HBM 2KV, CDM 500V(up to 7A), Latch-up: +/-100mA @ 125ºC
Silicon validated IP
Designed to support multiple metal stack options
Support for flip-chip & wirebond packaging

Synopsys Programmable Crystal Oscillator

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Synopsys offers low jitter Programmable Crystal Oscillator that supports 5 MHz to 50 MHz, with optimized design to reduce jitter and to support wide operation. In addition, the bypass mode is supported with a maximum frequency of 50 MHz. Key features are:

Bypass mode supported with a maximum frequency of 50 MHz
Power down mode supported
Support for Independent supply sequencing of IO and core supply
Flip-chip packaging support
Automotive G1/G2 supported, ASIL-B certified
HBM 2KV, CDM 500V(up to 7A), Latch-up: +/-100mA @ 125ºC
Silicon validated IP
Designed to support multiple metal stack options

Synopsys xSPI PHY, xSPI IO

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Synopsys xSPI PHY is a fully integrated hardened macro with high-speed IOs and a delay-locked loop (DLL). The PHY provides impedance matching to ensure signal integrity and higher performance with eight IOs, eases integration challenges, and provides area-optimized solutions and compatibility with various standards.

Fully Hardened xSPI PHY Solution

Compliant with JESD251, JESD216C
Supports a nominal 200MHz data rate, provided by the reference clock (and integer divisions)
ESD : 2KV HBM, 6A(250v) CDM, Latch up: +/-100mA @ 125ºC
Configurable Bus width mode: 1-bit, 8-bit

Integrated (Readymade) and area-optimized

Fully optimized, compliant and interoperable solution with Delay lines and Area optimized IO’s
Includes a DLL to facilitate clock and data strobe phase delays

Consistent delay line granularity/resolution across PVT