HCLTech and CAST Partner for Custom Semiconductors


HCLTech and CAST Partner for Custom Semiconductors
HCL Technologies (HCLTech) and semiconductor Intellectual Property (IP) provider CAST have joined forces to offer tailored chip solutions to drive the digital transformation of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across various sectors.
The collaboration aims to leverage CAST's silicon-proven IP cores and controllers, enhancing HCLTech's design verification, emulation, and rapid prototyping capabilities for System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions. This partnership is poised to benefit industries such as automotive, consumer electronics, and logistics by mitigating engineering risks and cutting down development costs significantly.
Vijay Guntur, President of Engineering and R&D Services at HCLTech, expressed confidence in delivering superior custom chips worldwide, citing CAST's high-quality IP cores combined with HCLTech's system integration design expertise.
Established in 1993, CAST is renowned for its comprehensive range of silicon IP, including microcontrollers, processors, compression engines, and interfaces tailored for various applications such as automotive and aerospace.
Nikos Zervas, CEO of CAST, emphasized the collaborative effort in enhancing the reliability, efficiency, and user-friendliness of semiconductor SoCs, showcasing a mutual commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.
With over 224,000 employees spanning across 60 countries, HCLTech boasts industry-leading capabilities in digital, engineering, cloud, AI, and software services. Both HCLTech and CAST bring decades of experience and a legacy of delivering top-notch semiconductor solutions to their global clientele and partners.
This strategic alliance underscores a shared vision to empower OEMs with cutting-edge chip solutions, poised to drive efficiency, performance, and competitiveness across diverse industries in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.