Case Study: Kawasaki Microelectronics achieves 12-bit, 160 MSPS performance and first-pass silicon success with Synopsys DesignWare Data Converter IP

K-Micro Meets High-Performance Requirements for Home Networking SoCs with DesignWare Data Converter IP

Kawasaki Microelectronics (K‑Micro) designs high-performance analog front-end SoCs for home networking applications (phone line, coax and powerline) and needed a proven IP partner to meet strict performance, area and power targets while keeping to a tight time-to-market. The company required a silicon‑proven data converter solution that supported a 12‑bit, 160 MSPS performance point and could be trusted to support future process migrations and product evolutions.

K‑Micro selected Synopsys DesignWare Data Converter IP (pipeline ADCs and current‑steering DACs), integrated the IP into two SoCs in a matter of weeks, and achieved first‑pass silicon success. The solution met the 12‑bit/160 MSPS requirement, reduced development risk, and delivered excellent, timely engineering support, enabling K‑Micro to move forward on next‑generation products with the same IP.

Kawasaki Microelectronics

Tommy Aizawa

Vice President