About Art IP Solutions

Welcome to ART IP Solutions, a pioneering semiconductor memory physical IP startup founded by industry veterans with a deep passion for innovation and a vision to reshape the landscape of memory design. Our journey is marked by a team of exceptional professionals who are not just experts in their field but also possess an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Our Mission

At ART IP Solutions, our mission is to foster a collaborative semiconductor ecosystem with foundries and fabless design houses. We're dedicated to delivering top-quality, PPA-optimized memory IPs for targeted applications in advanced technologies, ensuring shared success and innovation

Our Vision

ART IP Solutions aims to lead collaborative semiconductor progress, driving transformative tech through strong industry partnerships. Our mission is to inspire innovation for shared success. In three years, we'll foster connections, aiming for top three physical IP status.

At the heart of ART IP Solutions is a team renowned for their efficiency in design flows and quality assurance. With years of collective experience, our experts have become synonymous with expertise in Single Port, Dual Port SRAMs, Register Files, ROM and even the intricate world of pseudo-2-port SRAM compilers. This extensive knowledge enables us to develop cutting-edge solutions that push the boundaries of memory design.

Team Art IP

Founder's Profile

Vivek, an EPFL, Switzerland alumni and a distinguished semiconductor professional, boasts a remarkable 24-year journey as a luminary in SRAM design and development. Spanning an impressive range from 0.25u to pioneering 3nm semiconductor technology, Vivek's expertise shines as a respected technical trailblazer and innovator.

A senior member of IEEE and a full member of Sigma-Xi, Vivek stands as a testament to his dedication to advancing the field. With a portfolio of over 25 granted US patents, Vivek's impact in memory design is undeniable. His insights have been shared through 6 publications in esteemed IEEE conferences, contributing to the collective knowledge of the community.

Vivek's legacy of innovation includes being the industry's pioneer in conceptualizing and implementing capacitive coupling-based negative bitline write assist. His ingenuity has consistently led to on-time deliveries, maintaining committed Power, Performance, and Area targets while upholding superior quality standards.

From initial specification refinement to the culmination of product tapeout, test, and debugging, Vivek's versatility shines. His holistic approach underscores his ability to navigate the entire product development lifecycle with finesse.

A true advocate for fostering robust foundry and customer relationships, Vivek embodies the principles of collaboration and exemplary customer service. His visionary perspective drives ART IP Solutions towards elevating the semiconductor ecosystem, pushing the boundaries of performance, unlocking new possibilities, and fostering a culture of collective achievement.

The Powerhouse Team

At ART IP Solutions, our exceptional team is the driving force behind our success. With a collective experience of over 300 years in SRAM compiler design, our team is a powerhouse of talent and expertise. Comprising renowned memory designers and layout engineers who have worked extensively with cutting-edge FinFET processes in advanced foundries, we bring unparalleled knowledge and innovation to the table.

Our modeling and automation team plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless generation of diverse views for various EDA tools. This enables our clients to integrate our solutions effortlessly into their design workflows, optimizing efficiency and productivity. We understand that precision is paramount, which is why our dedicated power accuracy team meticulously follows well-documented processes and comprehensive checklists. This meticulous approach guarantees the quality of views and timing, meeting the highest industry standards.

When it comes to layouts, our team excels in creating robust designs that stand the test of time. We prioritize functionality and reliability, rigorously assessing margins to ensure optimal performance. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, our team not only designs layouts but crafts solutions that transcend expectations.

At ART IP Solutions, our team's expertise goes beyond just numbers and experience. It's about a passion for innovation, a dedication to quality, and a shared commitment to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in SRAM compiler design. Partner with us and experience the difference that a team of this caliber can make for your semiconductor design endeavours.

Art IP Expertise

Memory Design

ART IP's memory design engineers possess decades of expertise in comprehending intricate bitcell attributes, refining periphery designs, implementing diverse Read/Write Assists, employing low-power methodologies, and leveraging their proficiency in advanced FinFET processes. We follow robust design margin methodologies.

Layout Design

ART IP's layout engineers specialize in device and parasitic understanding, excelling in both memory and analog layouts. They prioritize adherence to design rules and consider manufacturability, while also leveraging their extensive experience to optimize wire RC delay and ensure a robust supply network.

Memory Characterisation

The memory characterisation experts at ART IP possess a profound understanding of essential paths, exhibiting extensive expertise in timing critical paths. They adeptly validate timing and power trends across a spectrum of instances, as well as varying Process, Voltage, and Temperature (PVT) conditions.

Modeling and Automation

ART IP's modeling experts guarantee seamless usability of design views across diverse design tools, meticulously validating all models and views across industry-standard EDA tools commonly employed in chip design processes.

Project Management

The Project Manager at ART IP plays a pivotal role in guaranteeing process adherence, appropriate utilization of PDK and EDA tool versions and change management while skillfully managing risks related to PDK, resources, and project delivery. Moreover, they are dedicated to ensure the repeatability of the database throughout the project lifecycle.

Innovation

Innovation is woven into our DNA. Our team's ingenuity has consistently led to the creation of new design ideas that not only address manufacturing process challenges but also set new benchmarks. These ideas ensure that our memory solutions are not just technologically advanced, but also practical and optimized for real-world applications.

Partnership and Collaboration

ART IP Solutions is not just focused on delivering groundbreaking memory solutions; we also aspire to strengthen the entire semiconductor ecosystem. Our partnership approach involves close collaboration with foundries to achieve Design Technology Co-optimization (DTCO). By aligning design and manufacturing processes, we ensure that our memory IPs are not just efficient in theory but also practical and easy to manufacture.

Foundry Support

With a strong commitment to supporting the foundry community, ART IP Solutions aims to contribute significantly to the design ecosystem. By co-working with foundries, we establish a symbiotic relationship that enables the creation of optimized and streamlined solutions, benefiting designers, manufacturers, and end-users alike.

Art IP Strengths

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