Realtek uses Synopsys' software and UMC' fab to make first pass Smart TV SoC

Synopsys, Realtek Semiconductor and United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) are collaborating to develop first-pass silicon success of Realtek's RTD2995 UHD Smart TV Controller SoC implemented in UMC's 40LP, the foundry's volume production, low-power 40-nanometer (nm) process technology. The new Smart TV SoC is the industry's first single-chip implementation with support for the "4K2K" Ultra High Definition video format. "Our RTD2995 smart TV controller was the industry's first comprehensive single-chip solution in mass production. It combines 4K2K video decoding and 1080p encoding with a powerful multi-core ARM® microprocessor and a high-performance multi-core 3D GPU to deliver extremely high-resolution images for life-like image clarity," said Jessy Chen, vice president and spokesman for Realtek. "By collaborating with Synopsys and UMC we were able to take advantage of a total solution including silicon, logic library and embedded memory IP, EDA tools and experienced design consultants, which helped us bring our chip to market in record time." UMC is a leading foundry provider of 40-nm technology, delivering customer products on this advanced process since 2008. UMC realizes approximately 20% of its revenue from 40-nm products, and is among the top foundries worldwide for total 40-nm production capacity. UMC's 40-nm process provides seamless design migration continui...