imec.IC-link

Imec.IC-link adds value across the entire ASIC value chain

Access to leading edge foundries for any volume and supported by a world class support group.
Build on the knowledge of imec research.
Access our expertise in low-power design.
Gain access to our technical support teams for technologies ranging from 0.5µm to 16nm feature sizes.

Work flexibly with either Full Turn-Key (FTK) or Customer-Owned Tooling (COT) design flows.
Transition from small-scale Multi-Project Wafer (MPW) prototyping runs to volume production using our ASIC supply-chain management services.

Our services

Prototyping
Prototyping
Full supply chain management for packaging, test and qualification.
IC Manufacturing
IC Manufacturing
Access and technical support leading foundry’s regularly scheduled MPW runs.
ASIC Design
ASIC Design
Analog and digital design of full chips and building blocks.
PCB PBA design manufacturing
PCB PBA design manufacturing
Functional and physical design, thermo-mechanical simulation and virtual prototyping.

Our specialties

Low power design
Low power design
Extensive experience on low-power implementation techniques: multi-voltage domains, power shutdown, multiple threshold voltage levels.
The internet of things
The internet of things
Specialised in technologies and IP ideally suited to low-power, wireless, and secure products.
Photonic Integrated Circuits
Photonic Integrated Circuits
Prototyping and small volume production of photonic integrated circuits implemented using standard silicon manufacturing processes.
Radiation hardened CMOS technology
Radiation hardened CMOS technology
Radiation-hardened ASIC building blocks implemented in standard foundry technologies.

Upcoming events

TSMC OIP Ecosystem Symposium & Technology Symposium

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our partners

Imec.IC-link Design and IP Partnership Programs

Our partnership programs are designed to pool the talents and resources of the world-class design and IP companies located bother locally and internationally. This program allows us to select and coordinate the wide range of capabilities that are needed to deliver full turn-key design projects to our customers.

"Analog Bits has been a partner with imec for over 5 years. Together we have provided many companies. Through this relationship, imec customers have access to the full range of Analog Bits low power IP, for the ultimate confidence in working silicon."

Mahesh Tirupattur, Executive Vice President at Analog Bits

"As primary portal for the TSMC processes, imec.IC-link plays a valuable role as technology provider for ICsense. The easy process access combined with ICsense’s expertise in analog, mixed-signal and high-voltage IC design, offers our customers a team with proven track record in world-class ASIC design and supply."

Bram De Muer, CEO ICsense

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