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SerDes is a cornerstone building block in the present and futuristic high performance computing systems, delivering scalable bandwidth, reduced latency, reduced complexity, and efficient, resilient connectivity — that plays a critical role across computing, networking, and storage constituents of HPC, AI, edge computing and 5G&6G communication.

Deliverables

  • User & integration guides
  • Netlist & timing library
  • Register map & Verilog
  • IBIS-AMI models
  • LEF views
  • LVS & DRC reports
  • Silicon proven data

Available nodes

16G – TSMC 28HPC/HPC+ 10G – TSMC 65GP/55LP 8G – TSMC 65GP/28HPC/HPC+, GF 28SLP 5G/2.5G – TSMC 28HPC/HPC+, 65GP, 55LP, GF 28SLP

Unprecedented power savings & performance.

PCI Express PHY

PCIe 4.0/3.0/2.0 PHY – low latency, small form factor, PIPE4.3 compliant.

Key features

  • Quad PCIe 16/8/5/2.5 Gbps per lane
  • On‑chip termination calibration
  • 3‑tap Tx FIR & CTLE up to 12dB
  • CDR & 3‑tap Rx DFE
  • Bifurcation/quadfurcation modes
  • SRnS support & ESD structures

Environment

  • Wide temp range -40°C to +125°C
  • Programmable loopback modes
  • Auto calibration (pre‑emphasis, DFE, offset)
  • Lowest latency

PCIe Gen5

32Gbps, TSMC 12nm FFC

PCIe Retimer

Multi-rate 2.5G-16G

PCIe Gen4

16Gbps, multiple nodes

USB PHY

USB 3.1 Gen2/1 PHY – PIPE4.2 compliant, low power, 10GHz PLL.

Configurations

  • Parallel data widths 8/16 bits
  • QUAD (4TX/4RX) or single lane
  • Support 1m cable & signal loss detection
  • Programmable multi‑tap de‑emphasis

Clock & jitter

  • High speed low jitter 10GHz PLL
  • 0.17UI jitter performance

USB 3.2

20Gbps, Type-C compatible, backward compatible to USB 3.1

USB 4.0

40Gbps, TSMC N12 FFC+, Type-C with DisplayPort tunneling

MIPI MPHY Gear4

HS Gear4, multi‑lane, PWM G1‑G7, adopted by PCI‑SIG & USB‑IF.

Highlights

  • Supports G4A/B, backward compatible
  • PWM G1-G7 for low speed
  • HS burst, STALL, SLEEP, HIBERN8
  • Built‑in ref‑less oscillator
  • 2‑lane config up to 23.32Gbps

Deliverables

  • GDSII, LEF, CDL, Liberty
  • Verilog + AFE models
  • Full datasheet & integration note
✔️ Supported protocols: CSI‑3, DigRF, LLI, UniPro / M‑PCIe, SSIC

Multi‑Standard SerDes

Covering PCIe, USB, SATA, 10G-KR, XAUI, DisplayPort, EPON & more.

Supported standards (selection)

StandardData rate (Gbps)
PCIe Gen4/3/2/116/8/5/2.5
USB 3.1 Gen2/110/5
SATA Gen3/2/16/3/1.5
10GBase‑KR / XFI10.3125
XAUI / 10GBase‑KX43.125
DisplayPort8.1 – 1.6
EPON/GPON/XGPON1.25/2.488/9.95

Offerings

  • Configurable parallel rate 8‑80 bit
  • Input ref 5MHz – 2.5/5/10G
  • Multi‑tap Tx FIR & CTLE
  • CDR, DFE, loopback, bifurcation
  • Temp range -40°C to 125°C

32G Multi-protocol SerDes

For 5G wireless, data center, and high-speed wireline applications

PLL Products

Digital PLL

  • Type II, 3rd order low jitter PLL
  • Auto calibration (process & temp)
  • Programmable via CSR registers
  • Quadrature clocks 1.25/2.5/5GHz

Analog PLL

  • 16GHz / 10GHz PLL for PCIe/SerDes
  • 8/10/16GHz quadrature clocks
  • Ultra low jitter, -40°C to 125°C
  • Available in 28nm multiple nodes

10G Ethernet PHY

1-port/4-port, 4-speed (1G/2.5G/5G/10G) with 100m reach on Cat6a

Product Support

Design services to integrate IP on customer platforms. Our seasoned professionals ensure first turn success with collaborative process across time zones.

Customization, migration, turnkey projects & technical expertise

In addition to the customization and licensing of our IPs, migration/new IP development, our post sales support can be extended while SoC/System integration/silicon testing.

  • Onsite/remote application engineering assistance
  • IP integration into your SoC/ASIC design flow
  • Simulation, characterization, and silicon bring-up support
  • Access to design and verification teams for troubleshooting
  • Regular status updates and design reviews

First Turn Success

Our Partners

Strategic collaborations with leading foundries and ecosystem partners

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News

Latest updates and announcements from Terminus Circuits

Mar 10, 2026
Availability of N12 protocol based SerDes

Terminus Circuits announces PCIe Gen5, USB4.0, MIPI Mphy G5 and 56gbps SerDes in TSMC 12nm FFC+

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Feb 05, 2026
Partnership with Micon Global

Terminus Circuits signs partnership with a UK based company Micon Global

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June 2025
Business Relationship with SRAM & MRAM

Terminus Circuits signs Business Relationship Agreement with a UK based conglomerate for SRAM & MRAM

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Jan 15, 2025
PCIe Gen6 IP Available

New 64Gbps SerDes IP for PCIe Gen6 applications now available for licensing

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our IP and services

We offer a comprehensive portfolio of high-speed serial links Phy IP:
  • SerDes IP: 1G to 64G multi-protocol (PCIe, Ethernet, USB, MIPI Mphy)
  • Clocking: Low-jitter PLLs, DLLs, clock generators, jitter attenuators
  • Data converters: High-speed ADCs/DACs for communication and sensing
  • Power management/biasing: High precision current and voltage biasing, monitoring circuits
  • I/Os: GPIO, multi-voltage I/O, High speed IOs
  • Interface IP: PCIe, Ethernet, USB, MIPI PHYs
All IPs are available with complete documentation, integration guides, and silicon proven data.
Our IPs are silicon/CAD proven across a wide range of nodes and foundries:
  • TSMC: 65nm, 55nm, 40nm, 28nm, 22nm, 16nm, 12nm
  • GlobalFoundries: 55nm, 40nm, 28nm, 22nm, 12nm
  • Samsung: 28nm, 14nm
We continuously add support for new nodes. Contact us for specific node availability.
Absolutely. We offer extensive customization to meet your protocol/specific PPA (power, performance, area) targets:
  • Customizing PLL loop bandwidth, output frequencies, and jitter performance
  • Adjusting I/O drive strength, voltage levels, and slew rate
  • Power management IP modifications (output voltage, current limit, sequencing)
  • Adding or removing features to match your system requirements
  • Porting IP to a different process node or foundry (Turnkey basis)
Our experienced analog/mixed-signal SerDes design team works closely with your engineers to deliver optimized solutions.
We offer flexible licensing options to suit different project needs:
  • Per-project license: One-time fee for use in a single product/tape-out
  • Multi-project license: Covers up to a specified number of tape-outs or products
  • Enterprise / unlimited use license: Unlimited usage across all your projects for a fixed term
  • Royalty-based: Low upfront fee plus per-unit royalties for high-volume products
  • IP Buyout option: Perpetual license model, all database provided and limited support
  • Joint Development: Customer specific IP development, customer can use it for their own modifications across multiple projects, no sub-licensing allowed, IPR will be with Terminus Circuits
  • Evaluation / NDA option: Preliminary models and datasheets under NDA for evaluation
All licenses include the full IP deliverables, documentation, and technical support.
Yes, comprehensive support is included with every IP license. Our support includes:
  • Onsite or remote application engineering assistance
  • Help with IP integration into your SoC/ASIC design flow
  • Support for simulation, characterization, and silicon bring-up
  • Access to our design and verification teams for troubleshooting
  • Regular status updates and design reviews if needed
  • Extended support for maximum of couple of weeks and if travel to onsite required at customer expenses
We pride ourselves on being responsive — most queries are addressed within a week.
Every IP we deliver has been silicon-verified. Our proven track record includes:
  • Our Customer tape-outs across various nodes and our testchips
  • Multiple test chips demonstrating performance across PVT corners
  • Characterization reports available under NDA
  • Compliance testing for standards (PCIe, USB, MIPI, Ethernet)
We provide full silicon documentation and, for some IPs, evaluation boards for hands-on testing.
You can reach our sales and support team through any of these channels:
  • Email: sales@terminuscircuits.com (typically replies within 24h)
  • Phone: +91 80 23515199 (Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm IST)
  • Contact form: Available on our website under "Contact Us"
For a quick quote, please provide your project details (node, IP type, volume, target schedule) and we'll get back promptly.

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