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UFS 3.x Host IP

Design IP
Overview

SmartDV’s UFS (Universal Flash Storage) 3.x Host IP is a silicon-proven, high-speed storage interface solution purpose-built for SoCs in mobile, automotive, and high-performance embedded systems. Fully compliant with JEDEC UFS 3.1 specifications, MIPI M-PHY v4.1, and MIPI UniPro v1.8 standards, it enables fast, low-latency communication with UFS 3.1-compatible memory devices at up to 11.6 Gbps per lane. With a proven track record in production silicon, it provides a reliable and mature foundation for storage interface designs across a wide range of applications.

For SoC teams where production readiness and integration confidence matter as much as raw performance, silicon-proven IP is a strategic advantage. SmartDV’s UFS 3.x Host IP has been validated in real customer silicon, giving teams the assurance that the IP will perform as expected from first bring-up through mass production.

Built for design flexibility and silicon efficiency, the IP core is highly configurable for both ASIC and FPGA implementations, with a strong focus on area optimization, power management, and peak performance. Combined with its silicon-proven status, its parameterized architecture and clean SoC interface options make it one of the lowest-risk host controller choices available for mobile and automotive storage designs.

UFS Host
Benefits
  • Full UFS 3.x Host Controller Support – Complete HCI implementation per JESD223D with all UPIU types including Command, Data, Query, Task Management, and Response
  • HS-Gear4 Dual-Lane Support – Up to 23.2 Gbps aggregate throughput via MIPI M-PHY v4.1 for high-speed storage access
  • Host Performance Booster (HPB) v1.0 & v2.0 – Reduces read latency and improves overall storage access efficiency
  • Advanced Power Management – Deep Sleep, Write Booster, and Performance Throttling for power-optimized operation
  • Comprehensive Partition Support – Multiple LUNs, Boot Partitions, RPMB, and Reliable Write for flexible storage management
  • Secure Storage Operations – Purge, Erase, and Write Protection including Permanent and Power-On Write Protection
  • Supports Unified Memory Extension – JESD220-1A (Version 1.1) for expanded memory configuration options
Compliance and Compatibility
  • Fully compliant with JEDEC JESD220E (UFS 3.1); backward compatible with UFS 3.0 and UFS 2.1
  • Compliant with MIPI M-PHY v4.1, MIPI UniPro v1.8, and UFS HCI (JESD223D)
  • Supports Unified Memory Extension JESD220-1A (Version 1.1)
  • Configurable SoC interface supporting AXI, APB, and custom wrappers for seamless integration
  • Supports integration with third-party M-PHY and UniPro components
  • Compatible with ASIC and FPGA design flows across leading foundry process nodes
  • Compatible with all major EDA synthesis, simulation, and linting flows