Taped-out industry leading 64Gbps UCIe IP on TSMC 3nm for the IP ecosystem

Alphawave Semi has announced the successful tapeout of the industry's leading 64Gbps UCIe die-to-die (D2D) IP subsystem on TSMC's 3nm process technology. Building on its 36Gbps Gen2 silicon success, this third-generation subsystem provides a major advancement in performance and shoreline bandwidth density for the IP Ecosystem. With 64Gbps per-lane uni-directional data rates, it allows the next generation of chiplet-based architectures for AI, XPUs, and data centre systems, delivering power-efficient, reliable multi-die SoC integration and seamless interoperability across the chiplet ecosystem.

As the first 64Gbps UCIe IP subsystem implemented on TSMC's 3nm process, this achievement positions the company as a leader in UCIe die-to-die connectivity technology. With enhanced 64Gbps UCIe performance and decreased power consumption, the solution allows new applications, including optical connectivity for Co-Packaged Optics (CPO), which are essential for scalable systems and environments requiring high lane count radix. Furthermore, it expands D2D interconnect capabilities, supporting a custom memory interface that delivers very low power and latency with a unique form factor, offering eight times greater bandwidth density compared to conventional memory interfaces.

Built on a silicon-proven architecture spanning multiple process nodes, the company's 64Gbps UCIe delivers twice the bandwidth density of previous UCIe, achieving up to 3.6Tbps/mm shoreline bandwidth in the Standard Package and more than 21Tbps/mm in the Advanced Package. This subsystem uses advanced architecture to enhance performance and reliability. With its proven D2D technology and adaptable firmware, customers can quickly develop and deploy chiplet-based solutions for changing market demands.

The company offers an integrated D2D subsystem that supports protocols such as AXI-4, AXI-S, CXS, CHI, and CHI C2C, empowering flexible chiplet-based systems and providing a reference architecture for faster development. The 64Gbps UCIe IP is fully compliant with UCIe 3.0 (released in August 2025). It includes robust test and debug features –iJTAG, BIST, DFT, Known Good Die (KGD), and live per-lane health monitoring – to ease customer integration and improve reliability.

"The industry's first tapeout of our Gen3 UCIe IP at 64Gbps on TSMC's N3P process marks a significant leap forward in die-to-die connectivity," said Mohit Gupta, executive vice president and general manager, Alphawave Semi. "Building on our success on the silicon for 36Gbps UCIe IP at N3P, this achievement positions Alphawave Semi at the forefront of delivering ultra-high-performance and shoreline bandwidth density compared to prior generations. Just as importantly, it strengthens our broader AI platform, ensuring our suite of IP subsystems now delivers higher performance and efficiency than ever before on the 3nm process to meet the critical bandwidth demands of scalable AI compute."

"Our collaboration with Alphawave Semi reflects our shared commitment to advancing high-performance, energy-efficient computing through leading design solutions on TSMC's 3nm technology," said Aveek Sarkar, director of Ecosystem and Alliance Management Division at TSMC. "This achievement demonstrates how close collaboration with our Open Innovation Platform (OIP) partners accelerates the delivery of advanced interface IP and custom silicon solutions to meet the rapidly growing demands of AI and cloud infrastructure."

This tapeout marks a defining milestone for Alphawave Semi's AI platform and chiplet reference architecture, establishing the foundation for the next generation of chiplet connectivity across hyperscaler, data centre, and AI applications. The rapid progression from 36Gbps to 64Gbps on TSMC's 3nm process reflects our leadership in advancing open, scalable chiplet ecosystems and our commitment to shaping the future of ultra-high-performance connectivity.