DXCorr Design Inc.: An Innovator Redefining the Future of Physical IP and Custom Chip Design

In the elite world of semiconductor design, where performance margins are measured in nanometers and decisions made at the atomic level dictate industry leadership, few companies can claim to operate at the true frontier of innovation. DXCorr Design Inc., founded in 2006 in Sunnyvale, California, is one such rare breed.

Led by CEO Nirmalya Ghosh, DXCorr has quietly, consistently, and rigorously established itself as a stalwart in the world of embedded physical IP and custom chip design. With operations in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Bangalore, and Kolkata, and a clientele list that includes Tier 1 and Tier 2 semiconductor firms across the US, Japan, Korea, and Europe, the company is widely respected as a technical partner to the most demanding names in the industry.

While most of the physical design ecosystem has embraced the plug-and-play model of foundry-provided standard IPs, DXCorr continues to embrace a bolder path — one that treats chip design as a craft, not a commodity. Its mission is simple yet audacious: to design the best embedded physical IP in the world, pushing performance, density, and power efficiency to extremes, and to bring that same intensity of optimization to customer-specific needs.

The State of Semiconductor Design: A Landscape of Constraints

Semiconductor design has undergone a transformation. Where once it was the playground of inventors building every transistor from scratch, it has now largely become an assembly line powered by reusable standard building blocks. This evolution has certainly enabled rapid development cycles and reduced cost, but it has also homogenized the design space, making it harder for any one player to stand out.

DXCorr’s response to this change has been to double down on differentiation. For them, design is not just about function — it’s about pushing every limit. In contrast to the cookie-cutter model of standard IPs, the company engages deeply with bleeding-edge technologies: MRAM, nanowire-based SRAMs, voltage levels as low as 0.28V, and custom DRC waivers that few design teams have the expertise or appetite to pursue.

“We are not afraid to go where others won’t,” says Ghosh. “Even large semiconductor companies with strong internal teams often turn to DXCorr when their own capabilities hit a wall. That’s because we don’t just design IP — we perfect it for your needs.”

A Legacy of Tapeouts and Trust

In the semiconductor industry, trust is earned through execution. It is here that DXCorr boasts one of its most enviable records. Over nearly two decades, the company has never missed a tapeout deadline. Not once.

Whether developing ultra-low-leakage adders for automotive applications for Renesas or delivering foundation IP for major foundries like GlobalFoundries, DXCorr has proven it can meet any spec, no matter how unconventional or time-constrained.  Behind this track record is a leadership team steeped in high-stakes innovation. CTO Sagar, once a digital architect at Sun Microsystems, brings the kind of battle-tested experience that helps guide complex projects from ideation to silicon — always on schedule.

“Our team doesn’t just understand design,” notes Sagar, “we understand what it takes to deliver a functioning product, under pressure, in real-world conditions.”

The Dual Pillars: Physical IP and Full-Custom Design

DXCorr’s offerings fall into two primary categories: physical IP and full-custom design services. Each is formidable on its own. Together, they represent a full-stack solution for customers who need more than standard performance — they need industry leadership.

Physical IP:

Physical IP is the foundation of every modern chip. The performance, power efficiency, and area (PPA) characteristics of any semiconductor device are dictated largely by the quality of its underlying IP. DXCorr’s portfolio spans the critical building blocks of SoC design — from SRAMs and MRAMs to TCAMs, standard cells, I/Os, and customizable datapaths. What sets DXCorr apart is its commitment to developing IPs optimized for specific needs. For example, their custom Double-SHA256 ASIC IP for Bitcoin mining dramatically increases the efficiency of mining operations. For customers building AI chips, DXCorr offers something truly revolutionary: a proprietary Neural Compiler that can generate a full-custom chip tailored specifically to a given AI workload — down to the transistor — with near 100% utilization.

“This isn’t just better performance,” Ghosh explains. “It’s the difference between using a Swiss Army knife and a precision-engineered surgical tool. We make the surgical tool.”

Full-Custom Design Services:

DXCorr’s full-custom design services are tailored for organizations looking to extract every ounce of performance from their silicon. These services span the entire development pipeline — from RTL design and verification to final tapeout — and are designed to complement in-house teams.

The company offers everything from logic synthesis, DFT insertion, and chip partitioning on the front end to place-and-route, timing closure, IR drop analysis, and physical verification on the back end. For customers, this means accelerating development without compromising on quality or cost-efficiency.

Many semiconductor teams today raise hundreds of millions of dollars to build a team capable of delivering at the bleeding edge. DXCorr offers a more cost-effective model: augment the team with DXCorr’s specialists, save money, and hit market faster.

Proprietary Tools, In-House Ingenuity

One of DXCorr’s secret weapons lies in its suite of in-house tools developed specifically to enhance the physical design process. These tools reduce layout generation time, automate unconventional logic verification, and streamline iteration cycles. In practice, they allow DXCorr to achieve faster time-to-market and higher design quality than competitors.

This technical depth allows the company to work on advanced nodes like 2nm, 3nm, and beyond. While the industry is still adapting to 5nm, DXCorr is already conducting research and prototyping at 2nm, putting it in the same league as players like TSMC, ARM, and IMEC.

Culture: Creativity, Cohesion, and Challenge

Behind the cutting-edge IP and formidable design services is a culture that fosters creativity and technical mastery. According to Ghosh, DXCorr’s success is due in large part to the engineers who pour their passion into every project.

“We unshackle creativity,” he says. “There are no ivory towers here. Everyone — from interns to leadership — works together to solve problems, question assumptions, and push boundaries.”

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the company transitioned to remote work without missing a step. In fact, the shift helped the team unlock new efficiencies in time management and problem solving, thanks to a digital-first collaboration model that allowed rapid iteration and flexible coordination.

Balaji Kumar, who heads India operations, notes, “Our team adapted quickly. The distance didn’t divide us — it made us more cohesive. We trust each other’s expertise, and that keeps everything running smoothly.”

Looking Ahead: AI, Analog, and Automation

As the world becomes more reliant on AI, cloud computing, and edge devices, the pressure to deliver chips that are smaller, faster, and more efficient will only grow. DXCorr is already preparing for that future.

The company is heavily investing in R&D for analog IPs and high-speed interfaces, aiming to optimize intra- and inter-chip communication. Its analog portfolio now includes SerDes, ADCs, DACs, GPIOs, and support circuitry for next-gen MRAMs. The goal is to eventually automate every repetitive task in chip development, freeing engineers to focus solely on the creative and conceptual challenges that drive real breakthroughs.

“We want to transfer all redundant parts of chip development to the computer,” says Ghosh, referring to the automation of repetitive tasks in chip design using advanced software and AI, freeing engineers to focus on innovation.

The DXCorr Difference

In a field where most firms are content to follow the foundry’s lead, DXCorr dares to lead its clients into uncharted territory. The company’s commitment to performance optimization, its culture of engineering excellence, and its unique blend of software and hardware innovation have made it a go-to partner for the semiconductor industry’s most ambitious players.

DXCorr isn’t just designing chips. It’s helping design the future of the industry itself — one transistor at a time.

Nirmalya Ghosh, CEO, DXCorr Design Inc.

“We are not afraid to go where others won’t. Even large semiconductor companies with strong internal teams often turn to DXCorr when their own capabilities hit a wall. That’s because we don’t just design IP — we perfect it for your needs.”