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Soft Mixed Signal Corporation

Soft Mixed Signal Corporation, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a pioneering entity in the semiconductor intellectual property domain, particularly known for its innovative solutions aimed at LAN, WAN, and broadband markets. Since its inception in 1995, the company has specialized in developing system-level Physical Layer (PHY) and Transceiver integrated circuit (IC) solutions, leveraging cutting-edge mixed signal and digital signal processing (DSP) technologies to address the demanding requirements of connectivity markets. Their technology extends across a variety of applications, including Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10-Gigabit Ethernet, SONET, and SAN interfaces, showcasing their comprehensive expertise in both the design and application of high-speed connectivity standards. Their product offerings are specifically designed to cater to the evolving needs of LAN, WAN, and SAN/Connectivity segments, utilizing proprietary technologies. Soft Mixed Signal's suite of IP and IC solutions covers an extensive range of connectivity options, such as PCI-Express, USB2.0, and Serial ATA, to name a few. This allows for enhanced data transmission and seamless integration into existing systems, providing robust performance while maintaining minimal power consumption and silicon area. The corporation's commitment to compliance with industry standards ensures that their solutions are not only leading-edge but are also reliable and universally applicable. Moreover, Soft Mixed Signal is actively involved in several important industry consortia, which underscores its stature as a key player in the semiconductor industry. As a trusted member of various developer networks, it continually contributes to the technological advancements of high-speed interconnect solutions, influencing both current trends and future developments in the field. The company's integrated approach, combining advanced PHY technology with real-world application needs, positions it as a leader in delivering effective and innovative solutions to complex network and connectivity challenges. Read more

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SMS SATA PHY IP

The SMS SATA PHY IP is crafted to deliver flexible, low-power solutions that fully adhere to the SATA 1.0a and SATA II specifications, suitable for implementing high-performance storage interfaces. The PHY achieves this compliance through meticulous adherence to electrical standards, such as the SAS handshake for Out of Band (OOB) signaling. This IP can manage data transfers at both SATA I and SATA II rates, 1.5Gbps and 3.0Gbps, ensuring a broad application spectrum from desktop PCs to enterprise-level setups. Built with integrated digital OOB processors, K28.5 COMMA detectors, and comprehensive clock synthesis units, the SATA PHY accommodates various port and lane applications. Its ability to interface seamlessly with multiple Link & Transport Layer IP blocks renders it flexible and cost-effective for System-On-Chip environments. As the pivot towards Serial ATA continues, the IP's proficient integration and minimal footprint significantly streamline development efforts for new or updated SOC solutions, providing unmatched efficiency and reliability for modern storage architectures.

Soft Mixed Signal Corporation
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NAND Flash, SATA
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SMS PCI-Express PHY IP

The SMS PCI-Express PHY IP is meticulously engineered to comply with PCI-Express Base Specification Revision 1.0a and the PIPE Specification, offering a scalable, low-power solution compatible with a variety of multi-lane applications. Distinguished by its complete PIPE compliance, this PHY includes integrated clock synthesis, facilitating superior power efficiency and modular implementation possibilities. Among its noteworthy attributes is a proprietary clock recovery architecture, ensuring unparalleled robustness in noisy environments, a frequent challenge in today's integrated circuits. The PHY is designed to be portable and flexible, extending support for configurations ranging from single lanes to extensive multi-lane architectures, up to a 32X design. SMS PCI-Express PHY IP also encompasses a fully verified implementation environment with comprehensive customer support for ASIC/SOC integration, enabling a seamless transition into any SOC simulation scenario. This technology furthermore underpins SMS's other high-speed connectivity cores like the Serial ATA (SATA) and USB PHY IPs, reflecting a cohesive strategy for managing connectivity needs across diverse computational platforms.

Soft Mixed Signal Corporation
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AMBA AHB / APB/ AXI, PCI, RapidIO
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SMS OC-3/12 Transceiver Core

The SMS OC-3/12 Transceiver Core represents a pivotal advancement in SONET/SDH transceiver technology, designed to adhere to stringent jitter specifications using a novel deep sub-micron single poly CMOS design. The transceiver incorporates a fully integrated architecture, which features internal clock synthesis, precise clock recovery, wave shaping, and a low-jitter LVPECL interface. Its design complies with all relevant ANSI, Bellcore, and ITU jitter specifications, proving its applicability for use in complex multi-port customer SOC designs. This transceiver is adept at handling multiple integration scenarios on a single IC, making it suitable for sophisticated System-On-Chip applications. Advanced proprietary signal processing techniques embedded in the transceiver ensure effective clock recovery by providing on-chip noise filtering, a significant enhancement over existing solutions. As designed for multiple integration, it supports various selectable reference frequencies, boasting a customized CMOS architecture to precisely control jitter transfer, tolerance, and generation.

Soft Mixed Signal Corporation
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Coder/Decoder, HBM, Optical/Telecom, SDRAM Controller, Sensor
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SMS Fully Integrated Gigabit Ethernet & Fibre Channel Transceiver Core

The SMS Fully Integrated Gigabit Ethernet & Fibre Channel Transceiver Core is a state-of-the-art solution embedded with advanced high-speed serial front-end features. This transceiver includes essential components such as high-speed drivers, robust clock recovery DLLs, and PLL architectures. An integrated Serializer/Deserializer (SERDES) unit and sophisticated data alignment capabilities ensure high-performance data transmission. A distinctive low jitter PECL and comma detect function enhance data integrity, making it a reliable choice for high-bandwidth data communications applications. Engineered for compliance with the IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet standards, this transceiver core supports full-duplex operations and employs a 10-bit controller interface for both receive and transmit data paths. The inclusion of programmable receive cable equalization diminishes the need for external components, thus streamlining the integration process into System-On-Chip (SOC) designs. The design prioritizes cost, power efficiency, and performs well over a diverse range of operating environments.

Soft Mixed Signal Corporation
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AMBA AHB / APB/ AXI, Analog Front Ends, Analog Subsystems, AV1, Coder/Decoder, Graphics & Video Modules, PLL, RapidIO, Receiver/Transmitter
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SMS UTMI Compliant USB2.0 (USB 2.0) PHY Core

The SMS UTMI Compliant USB 2.0 PHY Core is a comprehensive solution offering full compliance with the latest USB 2.0 specifications. Notable for its full integration as a host, device, or OTG (On-The-Go) transceiver, this IP core features innovative clock recovery mechanisms specifically crafted for handling high-speed transmissions up to 480 Mbps. It also comprises state-of-the-art high-frequency PLLs and advanced high-speed transmitter and receiver functionalities, promoting seamless data transmission in high-speed and full-speed modes. Designed with support for both UTMI and UTMI+ specifications, this USB core integrates thoroughly with various system requirements, thanks to finely calibrated termination resistors and pulldown/pullup resistors, enabling host functions. The inclusion of functionalities such as data pulsing, SRP (Session Request Protocol), and VBus comparators ensures that the core meets comprehensive host and device transceiver implementations, maximizing its versatility for a host of connectivity applications.

Soft Mixed Signal Corporation
44 Views
Audio Controller, USB
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