Synopsys DesignWare Interface IP
The industry's broadest portfolio of complete, silicon-proven IP solutions for the most widely used interfaces.
Overview
Synopsys DesignWare Interface IP provides a wide range of silicon-proven intellectual property for integrating standard protocols into SoCs. The portfolio includes controllers, PHYs, and verification IP for interfaces such as PCI Express (PCIe), USB, DDR, HBM, Ethernet, MIPI, and HDMI. This allows designers to reduce risk and accelerate time-to-market by using pre-verified, compliant IP cores.
✨ Key Features
- Support for latest protocol standards (e.g., PCIe 6.0, USB4, DDR5, 800G Ethernet)
- Complete solutions including PHYs, controllers, and verification IP
- Optimized for low power, high performance, and small area
- Silicon-proven in a wide range of foundry process nodes
- Available with security features for data protection
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Broadest portfolio of interface IP in the industry
- Strong integration with Synopsys's own EDA toolchain
- Leadership in cutting-edge standards like PCIe 6.0 and CXL
Unique Value: Reduces design risk and accelerates time-to-market with a massive portfolio of trusted, pre-verified IP for the most critical SoC interfaces.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- PCIe root complex and endpoint integration in enterprise servers
- DDR5 memory interfaces in next-generation CPUs
- USB4 controllers in laptops and mobile devices
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Designs not requiring standard high-speed interfaces
- Extremely cost-sensitive microcontroller designs
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a wider range of IP and tighter integration with a leading EDA flow compared to competitors.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Licensing tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: N/A
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