GISTEL, Belgium, and MEYLAN, France, Apr 1, 2025 – Sofics and Dolphin Semiconductor have announced a partnership to enhance integrated circuit (IC) designs for customers in key sectors such as IoT, wireless, and automotive.
This partnership leverages the complementary nature of both companies’ IP offerings. Sofics’ specialty I/O and ESD protection IP, proven in over 5 billion chips, will work alongside Dolphin Semiconductor’s expertise in power management, in-situ monitors, high-quality audio, power metering, and design robustness. The two companies will provide IC design groups with IP solutions that help reduce development time, enhance design options, and improve performance reliability.
Under this collaboration, Sofics and Dolphin Semiconductor will refer customers to each other for relevant IP needs. This allows IC design groups to access solutions for their project requirements, including custom I/Os and ESD protection, power-efficient computing, and safety features.
Dolphin Semiconductor’s technologies, such as low-power solutions and its audio processing IP platform, are suitable for meeting the growing demands of a connected world, while Sofics’ I/O and ESD technology provides reliability and protection for products operating in harsh environments.
Source: Dolphin Semiconductor
About Dolphin Semiconductor
Dolphin Semiconductor, established in 2018, provides semiconductor intellectual property (IP) solutions, specializing in mixed-signal IP design. The company offers a diverse portfolio of IP cores, including power management modules such as DC/DC converters and LDO regulators, high-performance audio components like ADCs and DACs, and power metering solutions. These products cater to various industries, including industrial applications, high-performance computing, consumer electronics, IoT, and automotive sectors. Headquartered in Meylan, Isère, France, Dolphin Semiconductor employs approximately 177 individuals across five continents. As of February 2025, the company reported an annual revenue of $35 million. Dolphin Semiconductor is recognized for its commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability, developing IP solutions that contribute to longer battery life and reduced power consumption in electronic devices.
About Sofics
Sofics, established in 2000 and headquartered in Aalter, Belgium, is a semiconductor IP provider specializing in on-chip electrostatic discharge (ESD) and electrical overstress (EOS) solutions. The company’s flagship technologies, including TakeCharge and PowerQubic, enhance the robustness and performance of integrated circuits across various industries, such as consumer electronics, automotive, and telecommunications. With a team of approximately 26 employees, Sofics has collaborated with over 100 companies worldwide, contributing to over 4,500 mass-produced ICs. The company maintains a substantial patent portfolio, with 84 granted patents.