proteanTecs Announces Silicon-Proven IP on TSMC's Advanced N2P Process

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proteanTecs®, a global leader in advanced analytics for semiconductor health and performance monitoring, announced the successful silicon-proven validation of its innovative IP-based health and performance monitoring technology at TSMC’s industry-leading 2nm (N2P) process node. The company is a member of the TSMC IP Alliance Program, a key component of TSMC's Open Innovation Platform® (OIP). This achievement marks a significant step forward, reinforcing proteanTecs' commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for TSMC’s advanced processes.

Silicon-Proven Milestone Achieved

proteanTecs Hardware Monitoring System has been integrated into a customer test chip, targeted to high-performance markets. Silicon samples have been delivered and extensive bring-up and characterization processes confirm that the IP performance fully meets all targeted specifications, demonstrating immediate applicability for high-volume.

“Achieving silicon-proven status at 2nm process underscores our leadership in providing the semiconductor industry with essential analytics and monitoring solutions," said Evelyn Landman, chief technology officer, at proteanTecs. “Our close collaboration with TSMC enables us to support our mutual customers effectively, empowering them with critical insights and robust technology solutions for their projects that leverage TSMC’s advanced process technology."

Leveraging proteanTecs' proprietary Hardware Monitoring System and software applications, customers benefit from enhanced visibility throughout the whole value chain, from production to the field. This integration allows semiconductor and system manufacturers to significantly accelerate their time-to-market, improve power efficiency, and reduce overall costs and risks associated with complex chip development and production. Service providers gain predictive reliability monitoring, dynamic power reduction and advanced diagnostics, with a feedback loop for continuous improvement.

Ready for Customer Production on TSMC N2P and Optimized for Nanosheet Technology

proteanTecs’ Hardware Monitoring System, which includes Agents, Sensors, control and connectivity infrastructure, is now also fully validated on TSMC N2P process and ready for immediate customer adoption, already being deployed to leading early adopters. Chipmakers targeting production designs on TSMC’s advanced N2P process can leverage this proven solution to meet stringent market demands for reliability, efficiency, and rapid innovation in high compute markets such as AI, Cloud, Mobile, Automotive and Telecommunications.

proteanTecs has also integrated its groundbreaking Local Voltage and Thermal Sensor (LVTS) technology, optimized specifically for the nanosheet structure of TSMC’s advanced 2nm technology. The LVTS technology provides a unique advantage, enabling future-ready semiconductor designs by delivering exceptional performance and accuracy, using only standard core transistors and power rails, a critical capability as the industry moves toward even more advanced manufacturing nodes.