Case Study: Etron Technology achieves first‑silicon success for USB 3.0 SoC with Synopsys

Etron Achieves First-Silicon Success of USB3.0 SoC Using Synopsys Proven Solutions

Etron Technology, a leading fabless IC designer of DDR DRAM and system chips, needed to meet aggressive market schedules and deliver first-time-right silicon to stay competitive. The company set out to achieve first-silicon success for its USB3.0 SoC—the first Taiwan USB3.0 production—to ensure customer satisfaction and accelerate its goal of becoming a world-class IC provider.

Etron standardized on Synopsys’ Galaxy implementation and Discovery verification platforms and an automated UPF-based low-power flow, supported by Synopsys Global Technical Services, deploying tools such as DC Ultra, Power Compiler, DFTMAX, PrimeTime, IC Compiler, VCS, HSPICE and CustomSim. This integrated solution delivered first-silicon success for the USB3.0 SoC, boosted design productivity, streamlined handoff to foundries, and provided a scalable foundation for faster time-to-market and future projects.

Etron Technology

Nicky C. C. Lu

Chief Executive Officer and Chairman