Supply-chain management

From IC design to Guaranteed Long-Term Delivery

From ASIC IC design to full production. Already for more than 35 years we take care of the supply chain of ASICS together with our partners. With our engineering and logistic knowhow and experience, we control the production process for the product lifetime, from samples to full production.

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the Challenge

End-to-End Turnkey Supply Chain support

We understand that a successful ASIC business depends on a reliable, predictable, and trustworthy supply chain. As an independent, fabless design house, our service extends beyond the GDSII handoff. We take on the complete management of your supply chain: from selecting and coordinating the right foundries and OSAT partners (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) to establishing long-term supply contracts.

This not only ensures a seamless transition from design to finished product but, crucially, provides peace of mind and confidence in the entire process. This allows you to focus entirely on the quality of your product.

Single Point of Contact

We coordinate the foundry, assembly house, and test facility. When yield drops or a timing issue appears post-layout. We fix it.

Package Assembly & Test

We manage the collaboration with OSAT partners for assembly, developing the test program, and conducting production tests.

Early Risk Mitigration

For all ASIC applications, long-term stability is essential. We minimize your risks in a volatile market. We work with partners all over the world.

Outlier Screening & Quality

Our process includes qualification according to standards such as JEDEC JESD47 (industrial) and AEC-Q100 (automotive), and long-term supply planning.

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Our Proven design approach for high-quality ASICs

Every phase of our IC development is meticulously engineered to uphold the exceptional standards our clients demand. From initial concept through final delivery, ensuring that each custom ASIC we produce meets the most stringent performance criteria.

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Feasibility & Architecture

Start analyzing the technical challenges and risks with a feasibility study. We  cooperate closely during this phase to understand not just the IC requirements but also how the ASIC should function inside the application. This will tell us what requirements are really important, and what are the nice-to-haves. As an independent (fabless) design company, we choose the best process technology (plain CMOS, BCD, RF-SOI or SiGe) based solely on your needs plus clear technology roadmaps and budget constraints. The end result is not a prototype, but a detailed technical report with a proposed architecture and clear agreed, specifications of underling IP blocks, along with NRE projections for the entire development. This serves as a 'go/no-go' input depending on the business case.
 
This phase typically takes 2 to 4 months depending on the complexity of your ASIC requirements.


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Circuit Design & Verification

The "first-time-right" circuit design starts after the concept has been validated. Using advanced EDA tools and proven methodologies, we optimize every circuit element for your specific performance, power, and area requirements.
Our experienced IC engineers manage trade-offs between functionality, cost, and manufacturability while ensuring your ASIC meets all technical specifications.

Throughout development, we work closely with your team, providing regular design reviews and milestone updates. This phase typically takes 12 to 24 months.


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VERIFICATION & TESTING

Before your ASIC reaches production, rigorous verification are essential to ensure a flawless operation across all conditions. Our testing methodology combines advanced simulation environments with comprehensive test vector development, validating functionality, timing, and edge-case scenarios.

Physical prototypes undergo extensive characterization including parametric testing, stress analysis, and environmental qualification. We verify performance margins, identify potential failure modes, and confirm compliance with your specifications.This thorough validation process eliminates costly surprises during production ramp-up. Every test result provides confidence that your ASIC will perform reliably in real-world applications, meeting both technical requirements and market expectations.

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Qualification

Industrial-grade qualification validates your ASIC's performance over its intended lifetime. Our comprehensive testing protocol includes every aspect that is relevant for your IC, such as: accelerated aging, temperature cycling, humidity exposure, and electrical stress testing to predict long-term behavior and failure rates. Statistical analysis of qualification data provides reliability projections and helps establish appropriate safety margins. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards depending on your target market requirements.This rigorous qualification process provides the documentation and confidence needed for successful product launches, giving you assurance in your ASIC's long-term performance and reliability.

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Production & Supply management

Seamless production transition ensures your qualified ASIC design reaches high-volume manufacturing without compromise. We manage foundry partnerships, oversee process transfers, and implement comprehensive quality control systems to maintain consistency across production lots. Our supply chain expertise includes capacity planning, inventory management, and logistics coordination to meet your delivery requirements. Continuous monitoring throughout production identifies potential issues before they impact your schedule or quality standards.From first production wafers to ongoing supply chain management, we ensure your ASIC program delivers reliable, cost-effective solutions that support your business growth and customer commitments.


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Our Core Capabilities

The pillars of our turnkey asic partnership

Bruco IC is not a generic design house. We are your dedicated partner for custom RFIC and Mixed-Signal solutions. As Europe's leading RF design partner, Bruco IC delivers precision-engineered, application-specific IC solutions that meet the most demanding technical specifications. Whether it's for a high-performance communication system or a low-power positioning tag, our solutions are engineered for performance and qualified for the most demanding environmentsWe manage the entire process: from specification to the delivery of tested ASIC's.

 35+ years of Turnkey ASIC experience

By teaming up with Bruco IC, it means not only engaging with system and IC architects, but also specialists with deep expertise in RF, analog and mixed-signal IC design who are able to translate your project into custom silicon.

FABLESS DESIGN: THE RIGHT FOUNDRY FOR YOUR ASIC

As an independent 'fabless' design house, we choose the best foundry and process technology for your application. This guarantees optimal manufacturability, costs, and IP control, without 'vendor lock-in'.

IN-HOUSE RF LAB FOR RAPID VALIDATION

Your IC is validated in our own advanced RF measurement lab. This ensures that what we design actually performs under real conditions.

END-TO-END SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

We manage the entire logistics chain. From wafer procurement and assembly (OSAT) to production testing, forecasting, and lifecycle support. This guarantees a reliable, predictable delivery.

Our network

Deep Expertise in RF & High-Frequency Design

Our engineering team excels at building resilient RF solutions from the ground up. We offer proven expertise across the spectrum (DC – 30 GHz), with capabilities extending to mmWave in collaboration with partners.

Do you want the full overview of our network and IP knowhow? We recommend contacting us or downloading our corporate brochure for a brief overview.

Processes & Nodes

As an independent design house, you get the freedom to choose the most suitable technology for each application.
Bruco IC selects the optimal semiconductor process across nodes ranging from 1μm to 22nm. Our methodology evaluates frequency requirements, power constraints, and cost targets to identify the ideal fabrication technology for your application.

technologies

CMOS
BiCMOS
soi
bcd
SiGe
FD-SOI
gaN

nodes

From 1µm down to 22nm

foundry network

GF
Tower semi
TSMC
x-fab
UMC
...

IP know-how

We can integrate a broad range of IP into your custom solution. But rather than forcing IP blocks into your design, we prioritize the optimal solution for your specific requirements. Whether that's proven third-party IP, custom-developed blocks, or hybrid approaches. This flexible approach ensures your ASIC achieves maximum performance and differentiation while minimizing development risks.

ip knowhow

gate driver
vref
LDO
adc
DAc
temp sensor
current sensor
transceivers
GnsS
LNA
PA
Switch
mixer
PLl
LDMOS
doherty

Our Global Partners

Customer
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Our staff is focused on building and maintaining supply continuity with our partners and has more than 35 years experience in maintaining a safe supply of your ASIC product. Examples of supply chain experience from IC design to full production

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35+

Years of experience in custom IC design

2M+

Delivered IC Solutions
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500MHz Isolated Analog Front-End ASIC for Handheld Oscilloscopes

Developing a 500MHz analog front-end ASIC for Fluke’s handheld ScopeMeter® with wideband galvanic isolation in a 350nm process.

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