Arasan Chip Systems Unveils UFS 5.0 Host Controller IP for Enhanced Mobile Applications

Arasan Chip Systems Launches UFS 5.0 Host Controller IP

Arasan Chip Systems, a prominent player in the mobile storage and connectivity interface IP industry, has officially announced the immediate availability of its UFS 5.0 Host Controller IP. This IP solution marks an important milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to uphold JEDEC and MIPI standards, especially in the rapidly evolving mobile technology landscape.

Since its inception, Arasan has been at the forefront of innovation in the mobile sector, being the first in the industry to offer comprehensive UFS solutions alongside M-PHY IP in 2011. The company's UFS IP technology has been extensively licensed by leading memory and semiconductor manufacturers, making it the de facto standard in UFS production and compliance testing.

The UFS 5.0 Host-IP exhibits impressive capabilities, supporting a maximum throughput of 46.694 Gbit/s when operating in M-PHY HS Gear 6 mode. This facilitates exceptionally fast data transfer rates while keeping power consumption low, which is vital for advanced mobile applications such as high-end smartphones and edge AI devices.

Universal Flash Storage (UFS) is a JEDEC standard designed for high-performance mobile storage devices that cater to next-generation data storage needs. Not only does UFS serve as a standard data transmission method endorsed by the Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI), but it also encompasses both the MIPI UniPro and M-PHY standards. Arasan has been a MIPI Association board member since 2005 and offers a diverse portfolio of MIPI IP solutions.

According to Prakash Kamath, CTO of Arasan, the company is proud to expand its leadership in the UFS domain with the announcement of the UFS 5.0 Host IP. He emphasized that this IP solution meets the increasing demand for higher speeds in mobile applications that necessitate high throughput, low power consumption, and minimal pin count. The introduction of the conforming UFS 5.0 IP aims at accelerating the adoption of UFS technology in ASICs, especially as it has already proven itself in production testers and emulation platforms.

In addition to the UFS 5.0 Host-IP, Arasan’s extensive portfolio includes a variety of Solid-State storage IP solutions, such as xSPI-IP and PSRAM-IP for NOR Flash, eMMC controllers for NAND Flash applications with lower throughput, and NAND Flash controller IP with seamlessly integrated PHY IP. Their PHY IP is available across major foundries down to nodes as small as 4 nm.

The UFS 5.0 Host IP is now ready for immediate licensing, optimized for use in both ASIC and FPGA applications, alongside the M-PHY Digital Front End (DFE) and the UFS 5.0 software stack. Interested parties are encouraged to visit Arasan's website for more information or to contact the company directly at [email protected]

Arasan Chip Systems has delivered over a billion chips featuring its proven IP solutions, reflecting its status as a trusted provider of mobile technology solutions. Their cutting-edge contributions remain impactful, shaping the future of mobile devices, including smartphones, cars, drones, and IoT gadgets.

In conclusion, the immediate availability of the UFS 5.0 Host Controller IP from Arasan represents a significant advancement in mobile storage technology, providing manufacturers and developers with the tools necessary to push the boundaries of what mobile applications can achieve.