StarIC
Silicon IP library

Analog/mixed-signal IP for
electro-photonic systems.

StarIC's library forms the analog foundation of electro-photonic platforms, enabling faster integration and lower risk. Start with photonic-electronic interface and high-speed interconnect, or browse the full catalog below.
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Optical interconnect

Photonic-Electronic Interface

Analog/mixed-signal/photonics blocks that bridge photonics and CMOS on GF Fotonix™. The interface layer for electro-photonic interconnect in AI, HPC, and hyperscale data centers.
TIA · 100G NRZSilicon validated
High-Speed Transimpedance Amplifier

Up to 100 Gbps NRZ on GF Fotonix™, silicon-proven, GDS ready.

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MRM · 100GSilicon validated
Micro-Ring Modulator Driver

Up to 100 Gbps NRZ/PAM4 on GF Fotonix™, silicon-proven, GDS ready.

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TIA · 32G NRZIn development
32 Gbps NRZ Transimpedance Amplifier

32 Gbps NRZ TIA for GF Fotonix™, under development.

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TIA · 64G PAM4In development
64 Gbps PAM4 Transimpedance Amplifier

64 Gbps PAM4 TIA for GF Fotonix™, under development.

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MRM · 32G NRZIn development
32 Gbps NRZ Micro-Ring Modulator Driver

32 Gbps NRZ MRM driver for GF Fotonix™, under development.

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Control Loop PHYIn development
MRM Control Loop PHY

Low-noise, low-power optical control loop with high-resolution ADCs, DACs, and digital control.

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Multi-gigabit links

High-Speed Interconnect

SerDes and equalization IP for chiplet, AI, HPC, and data-center connectivity, architected for power, performance, and reach.
Platform IPIn development
Die-to-Die / Short-Reach SerDes

32 Gbps UCIe-class links with CTLE and CTLE+DFE on GF Fotonix™, under development.

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Platform IPSilicon validated
Long-Reach SerDes

32 Gbps PCIe-class links, 4-tap Tx FIR, CTLE, 12-tap DFE, 30 dB IL target.

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APX PHYSilicon validated
APX PHY for Physical AI

16 Gbps APXpress PHY with 4-tap Tx FIR, CTLE, 12-tap DFE, and 30 dB IL target. Part of the Inova APXpress ecosystem.

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Signal chain depth

Precision Data Conversion

Ultra-low-power precision ADCs and flexible conversion architectures for intelligent and electro-photonic systems.
STAR1010Silicon validated
Ultra-Low-Power 16b Audio ADC

96 dBA dynamic range, <200 µA, highly configurable, GDS ready in 40nm.

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STAR1011Silicon validated
Ultra-Low-Power 16b Audio ADC

92 dBA dynamic range, <110 µA, GDS ready in 65nm.

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STAR3000Silicon validated
16b 10 Hz Sensor ADC

>96 dB over 10 Hz bandwidth, <30 µA, samples negative voltages to −0.25 V.

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STAR3001Silicon validated
14b 50 Hz Sensor ADC

>80 dB SNR over 50 Hz bandwidth.

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STAR3002Silicon validated
12b 560 kS/s ADC

>10b ENOB, <0.3 mA, cyclic architecture.

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STAR3003Silicon validated
11b 1.5 MS/s ADC

10b ENOB, <200 µA, SAR topology.

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Sensing & edge AI

Intelligent Edge Interfaces

Integrated sensor, audio, and IoT interface IP with performance-optimized analog front-ends for intelligent edge systems alongside our interconnect platforms.
STAR1000Silicon validated
Ultra-Low-Power Microphone / Audio / IoT Interface

Complete AFE with integrated high-performance ADC, GDS ready, silicon proven.

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STAR1020
Ultra-Low-Power Hybrid Noise-Cancelling DSP

RTL-ready engine, <2 µs latency, patented technique, demo platform available.

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STAR2000Silicon validated
Capacitive Touch Controller (Large Screens)

Projective capacitive touch (PCTS), highly scalable for panel sizes.

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STAR2001Silicon validated
Capacitive Touch Controller (Mobile Screens)

Smartphone and tablet PCTS controller ASIC IP.

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STAR2010Silicon validated
PZT 3-Axis MEMS Gyro Interface

ASIC interface for 3-axis PZT MEMS gyroscope.

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STAR2011Silicon validated
Battery Monitoring Gas Gauge

Ultra-low power BMU for voltage and charge monitoring.

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STAR2020Silicon validated
Digital Temperature Sensor

Delta-sigma architecture, ±2 °C accuracy, flexible resolution.

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STAR2021Silicon validated
Low-Voltage Digital Temperature Sensor

SAR architecture with built-in low-jitter ring oscillator.

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STAR2030Silicon validated
Digital FM IR Receiver + Speaker Driver

4 stereo audio channels, 2.3–5.7 MHz, stereo PDM H-bridge drivers.

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STAR2040Silicon validated
Cascoded GaN High-Voltage Driver

20 A capable CMOS cascode driver for GaN/SiC power FETs, <15 mΩ on-resistance.

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Platform building blocks

Analog & Power Foundation

Reference, power, clocking, and peripheral IP that completes production-ready electro-photonic and mixed-signal platforms, proven across multiple foundry nodes.
STAR4000Silicon validated
1.8 to 5.6 V Charge Pump

Frequency-regulated voltage doubler and tripler with programmable output.

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STAR4001Silicon validated
Buck Converter

1–1.8 V output, 3–5.5 V input, >90% efficiency, 500 mA max load.

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STAR4002Silicon validated
Boost Converter

8–15 V output, 3–5.5 V input, digital controller, up to 90% efficiency.

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STAR4003Silicon validated
Voltage Doubler Charge Pump

1.8–3.6 V output, 0.9–1.8 V input, >90% efficiency, 20 mA max.

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STAR5010Silicon validated
Low-Power 1.2 V Bandgap

<5 µA, <0.5% temperature accuracy from −20 °C to 80 °C.

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STAR5011Silicon validated
High-Voltage LDO

Up to 14 V input, configurable output to 12 V, 15 mA output.

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STAR5012Silicon validated
Low-Voltage LDO

Up to 3.3 V input, output to 1.8 V, 5 mA, no external components.

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STAR5013Silicon validated
32 MHz Low-Power Oscillator

±2% frequency stability from −10 °C to 55 °C, low jitter.

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STAR5000
Digital I2C Controller

Synthesizable controller for multi-device configuration and low-speed data transfer.

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STAR5001
Digital SPI Controller

Synthesizable controller, up to 40 MHz external bus speeds.

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Licensing

License IP for your platform.

StarIC's catalog spans photonic interface, high-speed interconnect, data conversion, and analog foundation blocks, many silicon-proven on advanced CMOS and silicon photonics nodes. We scope integration support and deliverables to each IP block and your design flow.

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