IO Library IP

Synopsys IO Library IP provides the performance, functionality, and reliability required for advanced SoCs across mobile, automotive, HPC, GPU, and AI applications. The portfolio is silicon-proven and available across multiple foundries and process technologies from 3nm to 22nm, enabling designers to meet PPA targets with low risk and faster time-to-market. It includes a broad range of solutions such as general-purpose IO (GPIO), High-Speed Test IO, 3DIO, LVDS, SD/eMMC, I2C, I3C, Crystal Oscillator, xSPI, RGMII IO for Ethernet, and the SWI3S PHY for next-generation audio.

Synopsys IO supports a wide range of standards and one of the industry’s most comprehensive supply voltage ranges, with robust ESD (including configurable CDM) for improved manufacturability and reliability. Advanced capabilities—such as independent power sequencing, fail-safe/fail-tolerance features, programmable current drive with enhanced granularity, slew control, retention, and bus-keeper support—enable flexible, high-frequency system design.  

The IO Libraries are self-sufficient, including all essential functional and support cells such as GPIOs, supply and power management cells, core clamps, oscillators and terminators. The multi-row IO ring implementations and unified IO framing enable efficient area utilization, while support for multiple metal stacks and customization ensures seamless integration across diverse SoC designs.