Month: April 2025

Thalia enhances AMALIA Platform with new AI models to revolutionize analog, RF and mixed-signal IC design migration

by thaliadaeditorPress Release

Cwmbran, United Kingdom – April 29, 2025 – Thalia, a cutting-edge semiconductor solutions provider, unveils the latest version of its AI-powered AMALIA Platform, offering advanced end-to-end IP reuse capabilities specially designed for semiconductor companies and silicon foundries.

The new release introduces significant enhancements to the automated device-stretching functionality within the Layout Automation Suite of AMALIA.   Noteworthy additions to the platform include substantial improvements to inductor characterization and accurate area estimation models, underscoring Thalia’s commitment to driving efficiency and reducing design migration time.

Awadh Pandey, Thalia’s Director of Engineering, highlighted the innovation behind these updates, stating, “Our engineers’ deep expertise in analog and RF IC design, combined with AI modeling proficiency, has enabled us to deliver time-saving user interactions in physical layout design. The refined inductor characterization and area estimation features will significantly cut down both time and costs associated with the IC design migration process.”

Figure – Illustration of automatic device stretching. Creating space, layers/metal/shapes automatically adjusted

New features in release version 25.1

  • Layout Automation Suite enhancements: Automatic device stretching, DRC detection and correction, and metal stacking features streamline layout optimization, ensuring compliance with design rules and enhancing connectivity.
  • Inductor characterization improvement: For RF applications like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices, the updated inductor characterization feature offers automated analysis based on PDK data, enhancing efficiency and accuracy for designers.
  • Enhanced area estimation model: Integrated into the Circuit Porting Suite, the updated model provides precise area estimates, enabling customers to optimize space utilization and improve design performance.

Customer benefits include

  • Increased efficiency:  Automation reduces manual effort, saving time for critical project aspects.
  • Enhanced accuracy:  Automatic error detection and correction ensure adherence to design rules, improving product quality.
  • Cost savings:  Efficient space use minimizes manufacturing costs and post-production revisions.
  • Customer satisfaction:  Tailored features address specific design challenges, providing a competitive edge in the market.

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Thalia joins GlobalFoundries’ GlobalSolutions Ecosystem to advance IP reuse and design migration

by thaliadaeditorPress Release

Cwmbran, United Kingdom – 17th April 2025 – Thalia, a leading provider of analog, mixed-signal, and RF IP design migration solutions, is pleased to announce its partnership with GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF), a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing.  As a member of GF’s GlobalSolutions™ Ecosystem, Thalia brings its cutting-edge AMALIA Platform to a broader audience of GF customers, empowering them to tackle the challenges of design migration across a diverse range of technology nodes.

The AMALIA Platform harnesses advanced automation and AI/ML technology to streamline the migration process for analog, mixed-signal, and RF IPs.  With this innovative platform, GF customers can reduce the time, cost, and complexity associated with migration while optimizing their ability to create groundbreaking applications and expand their offerings in today’s fiercely competitive semiconductor market.

“Joining forces with GlobalFoundries marks an exciting milestone for Thalia,” said Sowmyan Rajagopalan, CEO, Thalia.  “This collaboration allows us to deliver unparalleled value to our shared customers, simplifying the complexities of analog design migration and IP reuse.  By providing the tools needed to diversify product offerings and adapt to global supply chain dynamics, we are helping customers stay ahead in an ever-evolving industry.”

Ziv Hammer, Senior Vice President of Design Platforms and Services at GlobalFoundries, commented: “Thalia’s proven expertise in analog and mixed-signal design, combined with GF’s advanced technologies, enables our customers to drive innovation more efficiently.  By leveraging AI/ML capabilities, they can accelerate their product development cycles and bring cutting-edge solutions to market faster.”

GF’s GlobalSolutions™ Ecosystem represents a collaborative network of leading design, IP, and OSAT providers that work closely with GF to deliver end-to-end semiconductor solutions.  By building on these strategic partnerships and GF’s industry-leading process technologies, the GlobalSolutions Ecosystem ensures tailored, high-performance solutions for customers across a wide range of critical industries.

About GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors the world relies on to live, work and connect.  We innovate and partner with customers to deliver more power-efficient, high-performance products for the automotive, smart mobile devices, internet of things, communications infrastructure and other high-growth markets. With our global manufacturing footprint spanning the U.S., Europe, and Asia, GF is a trusted and reliable source for customers around the world.  Every day, our talented global team delivers results with an unyielding focus on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, visit gf.com