Arasan Unveils the First xSPI NOR + eMMC NAND Combo PHY IP in the Industry

Arasan Introduces Market's First xSPI NOR + eMMC NAND Combo PHY IP

In a groundbreaking development, Arasan Chip Systems, a prominent provider of semiconductor intellectual property (IP) for mobile and automotive SoCs, has announced the immediate availability of the industry's first xSPI + eMMC Combo PHY IP. This innovative technology integrates both the xSPI and eMMC 5.1 PHY into a single, unified solution, thereby enabling support for two different memory protocols within the same IP.

This combination PHY IP is particularly suited for mission-critical applications in the defense and aerospace sectors, where the reliability of NOR flash and the mass storage capacity and cost advantages of NAND flash are essential. Moreover, it holds significant promise for use in life-saving medical devices where reliability is paramount.

Addressing Market Demand

The launch of the xSPI + eMMC Combo PHY IP comes in response to the growing demand for powerful and area-efficient storage solutions in embedded and boot applications. By leveraging a shared I/O and analog front-end architecture, this design significantly reduces pin count and silicon footprint, offering a cost-effective and power-optimized implementation for SoC and microcontroller (MCU) platforms.

Ron Mabry, VP of Sales at Arasan, expressed enthusiasm about the product’s potential: "With this dual-mode PHY, customers can seamlessly support next-generation eMMC and xSPI devices using a single IP with a reduced pin count, effectively lowering system costs and accelerating time-to-market. The introduction of our xSPI + eMMC Combo PHY IP is a testament to Arasan's ongoing commitment to innovation in memory interface IP."

Comprehensive IP Solutions

Arasan provides a comprehensive suite of mobile storage IP covering solid-state storage interfaces like UFS, eMMC, xSPI, NAND Flash, and I2C Controller IP. With over 200 licenses sold for its eMMC IP, the company has also established itself as a leading provider of xSPI IP, catering to both NOR and NAND flash markets either individually or through this combined solution.

The xSPI and eMMC Combo PHY IP can now be licensed for leading foundries across nodes ranging from 28nm to 3nm.

About Arasan Chip Systems

Arasan Chip Systems stands at the forefront of mobile storage and connectivity interface IP and has delivered over a billion chips deployed with its IP. The company's offerings comprise high-quality, silicon-proven total IP solutions, which include digital IP, analog mixed-signal PHY IP, verification IP, hardware development kits (HDK), and software. Since the mid-1990s, Arasan has been pivotal in driving mobile evolution with its industry-standard-based IP, supporting a multitude of mobile devices including smartphones, automotive applications, drones, and IoT devices.

With its innovative xSPI + eMMC Combo PHY IP, Arasan not only enhances the capabilities of existing technologies but also sets a new benchmark for future developments in the semiconductor industry.

For more information about Arasan and its products, visit their website.