Post-Silicon Validation is a crucial phase in the semiconductor development lifecycle, ensuring that the fabricated silicon operates correctly in real-world environments. At SMSemicon Design and Technologies, we specialize in validating silicon functionality, performance, and compliance after tape-out. Our services help identify and resolve hardware and firmware issues that might have escaped pre-silicon testing, ensuring product reliability before mass production.
Our team executes comprehensive bring-up procedures, board-level debugging, system integration testing, and validation across a wide range of interfaces and use cases. We are skilled in working with lab equipment such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, pattern generators, and protocol analyzers. Our engineers also perform register-level validation, firmware integration, and stress tests to ensure the chip functions under expected operating conditions.
We follow structured validation plans and apply custom test automation frameworks to reduce validation cycles and accelerate product release. By working closely with design and software teams, we ensure rapid issue identification, root cause analysis, and silicon tuning. Whether it’s a prototype evaluation or full product qualification, SMSemicon ensures your silicon is production-ready and meets the highest standards of performance and quality.
Why Choose Our Post-Silicon Validation Services?
🔧 Hands-on Silicon Debugging
We have the tools and expertise to validate real hardware at the board and system levels—minimizing time-to-market delays.
🧠 Deep Protocol and Interface Knowledge
We validate a wide array of interfaces including USB, PCIe, DDR, I2C, SPI, and custom IPs with precision and protocol compliance.
🚀 Faster Bring-Up and Issue Resolution
Our structured validation and debug methodologies lead to faster silicon bring-up and reduced failure rates in the field.
📊 Data-Driven Testing
We rely on performance metrics, power measurements, and real-time trace analysis to validate system stability and compliance.
🤝 Collaborative Approach
Our team works closely with your in-house design, software, and QA teams—ensuring a seamless and efficient validation process.
