About Us
NextGen is a specialist UK-based integrated circuit design firm delivering best-in-class ASIC physical design services at advanced technology nodes. We manage the complete physical implementation flow across diverse applications and market segments.
With many years of specialized experience and more than 50 successful tape-outs, NextGen delivers expert physical implementation for digital blocks, IPs, subsystems, and custom ASICs.
We guide clients through the complexities of designing innovative chips at advanced nodes to achieve true technological excellence.
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Our Services
Proven expertise in ASIC development. We collaborate with both industry-leading semiconductor enterprises and dynamic start-ups to deliver reliable, high-performance silicon solutions tailored to our clients’ exact needs.
1. Complete Ownership
We assume total responsibility for the physical design of your ASICs and IPs, managing the entire process from start to finish.
2. Seamless Integration
Flexible specialist support that seamlessly scales your existing engineering capabilities.
3. Specialized Consulting
Flexible, expert-led support dedicated to resolving specific physical design challenges or evaluating early-stage feasibility.
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