High Performance SoC Solutions/Droplets
A droplet (or SoC solution) is not a physical component but a soft electronic deliverable – a GDS (Graphic Design System) file of the finished chip or chiplet. The droplet includes everything needed for manufacturing: the final macro, all ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) protections, and the complete set of IP cores. It is essentially the blueprint for the chip, provided to customers for manufacturing on their end. Unlike chiplets, droplets enable flexibility in fabrication and allow customers to integrate our design into their own production workflows.
A droplet is conceptually similar to an IP core, which is a portion of an SoC solution provided as a GDS, typically in the form of a hard macro. IP cores are licensed to customers for an upfront license fee and royalties tied to production volumes. Similarly, droplets are complete designs, delivered in soft file form, and include all necessary components for integration into a customer’s production flow. However, droplets extend beyond the scope of an IP core, offering an entire finished chip or chiplet design that can be manufactured independently by the customer.
Omni Design's SOC Solutions
Omni Design provides solutions that address the increasing complexity of modern electronic systems. Omni Design's expertise in high-performance analog and mixed-signal IP is crucial for developing effective chiplet-based architectures.
Key aspects of Omni Design's offerings include:
High-Performance Analog Front-Ends (AFEs): Essential for data acquisition and signal processing in various applications.
High-Speed Interfaces: Facilitating seamless communication between solutions. Omni Design supports various standards, including JESD204 and PCIe.
Custom Solutions: Omni Design can tailor SOC solutions to meet specific customer requirements.
Target Applications
Omni Design's SOC solutions cater to a wide range of applications, including:
Why Choose Omni Design?
Expertise: Omni Design has a strong track record in developing high-performance, ultra-low-power IP and Wideband Signal processing™ solutions.
Innovation: Omni Design offers innovative mixed signal technology solutions tailored to target applications.
Customization: Omni Design works closely with customers to provide customized solutions.
Ecosystem Collaboration: Omni Design is actively involved in the chiplet ecosystem, collaborating with other vendors.
To learn more about our SOC solutions contact us - info@omnidesigntech.com
OMNI DESIGN’S FLEXIBLE ENGAGEMENT MODEL
Omni Design follows a flexible model, offering customers the choice of SOC in either chiplets or droplets. This adaptability aligns with the evolution of our customers—particularly large system houses—many of which maintain their own production flows but are also open to receiving physical chips. By supporting both approaches, Omni Design maximizes its ability to collaborate with customers, meeting their needs in the way that best suits their infrastructure and goals.
BUSINESS MODEL IMPLICATIONS
From a business perspective, a droplet operates similarly to an IP core, where royalties are paid tied to the customer’s production volumes. In contrast, a chiplet aligns with an ASSP (Application-Specific Standard Product) model, where a unit price per part is paid to Omni Design, with pricing tiers that adjust based on production volumes. This dual business approach allows Omni Design to align with customer preferences.
To learn more about our droplet solutions contact us - info@omnidesigntech.com
