imec on the Benefits of ASICs and How to Seize Them

ASICs are highlighted as a key competitive advantage for companies seeking performance, power efficiency, and form factor differentiation. imec's whitepaper emphasizes that ASICs are now accessible to startups and mid-sized companies due to advances in design tools, IP reuse, and mature foundry ecosystems. Key benefits include cost efficiency at scale, miniaturization, ultra-low power consumption, high performance, and supply-chain resilience with strong IP protection. Real-world examples like Capri-Medical's migraine implant and Wiyo's battery-less smart tags showcase the advantages of custom silicon. imec's IC-Link division offers flexible business models for ASIC development, making it a strategic necessity for companies targeting volume production.