CHIPSIDEA
Collaborating for next-generation chip solutions
CHIPSIDEA provides partners with exclusive access to a production-grade, automotive-qualified 130 nm SiGe BiCMOS technology – developed and manufactured in Europe to meet the highest standards of reliability and performance.
CHIPSIDEA is powered by two Austrian partners: Silicon Austria Labs GmbH (SAL), a leading research and technology organization (RTO), and Parity Quantum Computing GmbH (ParityQC), an innovative company in quantum computing.
Together, they represent Austria as the participating Member State for a Design Enablement Team, combining research excellence and industrial expertise.
Offer & expertise
We combine cutting-edge semiconductor design capabilities with deep industry knowledge to support partners in developing innovative, reliable solutions. From advanced technologies to tailored support, our team ensures you have the tools and expertise needed to succeed.
Design & Validation
- RF, mm-Wave, Transceivers
- Sensors, ADC Converters, PMIC
- Power Electronics
- Verification & Validation in Harsh Environments
Design Flow
- Cadence
- Siemens
- Synposis
- Open-Source EDA / IPs
Fabrication & Packaging
- Pilot Lines: WBG, Photonics, Quantum (Ion), FAMES
- Mature CMOS techs down to 22 nm
- 130-90 nm BiCMOS SiGe
- Heterogeneous Integration
Application Sectors
- Energy, Health
- Transport, Automotive, Space, Defence
- Digital Infrastructure, Communication
- Production, Agriculture
Services
- Access to automotive-qualified 130-nm BiCMOS technology fabricated in Europe
- SAL Design Flow
- Analog, Digital, Mixed-Signal and RF design and layout expertise
- In-house wafer-level packaging technology
- Lab characterization service
- Stress tests including climate conditions and mechanical stress
- Streamlined interfaces to Pilot Lines
- Streamlined interface to EuroCDP
Head of Research Unit
DI Dr. Christoph Wagner
Head of Research Unit Millimeter Wave Technologies
Sandgasse 34
8010 Graz, Austria
8010 Graz, Austria
