DCD-SEMI (Digital Core Design)
Founded: 1999
Headquarters: Bytom, Poland (European Union)
Website: www.dcd.pl
Company Overview
DCD-SEMI is an independent European IP provider with more than 25 years of focused expertise in synthesizable processor, peripheral and SoC IP. Since 1999 our VHDL and Verilog cores have powered over 1 billion electronic devices worldwide and have been licensed to more than 500 customers, including Intel, Siemens, Toyota, Sony, Philips, General Electric and other tier-1 semiconductor and OEM companies.
We deliver silicon-proven, technology-agnostic IP that combines the highest performance with lowest power and smallest die size. Our portfolio of 100+ architectures covers processors (8051, 32-bit and RISC-V), automotive communication (including CAN XL), cryptography, and a unique hardware-software debug system — all developed and verified in-house.
Flagship IP & Unique Strengths
- DQ80251 – World’s fastest 8051 IP Core; dramatically boosts legacy MCU performance while remaining fully software-compatible
- CAN ALL family (incl. DCAN XL) – Complete automotive portfolio (Classical CAN, CAN FD, CAN XL, LIN, PSI5, SENT) available as SEooC with configurable ISO 26262 functional safety up to ASIL-D
- CryptOne + DAES – Fully secure cryptographic subsystem and high-throughput AES accelerator (up to multi-Gbit/s) for safety- and security-critical designs
- D32PRO – Royalty-free, fully scalable 32-bit CPU with complete toolchain and integrated DoCD™ debugger
- RISC-V 32/64-bit cores & subsystems – Highly customizable processors with optional extensions and tightly integrated peripheral sets
- DoCD™ Debug Platform – Unique on-chip debug system (hardware + software) that significantly accelerates bring-up and reduces debug time
Why Designers Choose DCD-SEMI
- Silicon-proven IP with field validation in high-volume production
- Full functional-safety readiness (QM → ASIL-D) for the entire automotive portfolio
- One vendor for core + peripherals + debug system → lower integration risk and faster time-to-market
- Technology-independent VHDL/Verilog, compatible with all major EDA flows (ASIC & FPGA)
- Flexible licensing (including unlimited instantiations / no per-chip royalty options) and custom IP design / legacy migration services
- Dedicated engineering support from the original designers + rapid evaluation IP availability
Target Applications
- Automotive (zonal architectures, software-defined vehicles, CAN XL, functional safety)
- Industrial automation and control
- Secure embedded systems & cryptography (IoT, defense, medical)
- Consumer electronics, IoT and connectivity (I3C, SPI/eSPI, etc.)
- Aerospace, medical and other high-reliability designs
Partner with DCD-SEMI
Get complete, production-ready IP solutions from a single trusted European source. Reduce design risk, accelerate tape-out and achieve the best performance-power-area trade-off for your next SoC or FPGA project.
Request evaluation IP, discuss licensing or start a custom development conversation:
Visit www.dcd.pl or email info@dcd.pl
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