Strategic Engineering Solutions for a Complex Silicon World.
Core Areas of Expertise
We specialize in high-precision analog design and robust power delivery systems across various process nodes (180nm to 22nm).
Power Management (PMIC)
We design robust power delivery and monitoring systems featuring high efficiency and ultra-low noise.
Voltage & Current References
High-precision bandgap references and monitors.
Regulators
Ultra-low power LDOs (IQ < 1uA), high-accuracy linear regulators, and switched-mode converters.
Energy Harvesting
Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPTT) solutions for low-power actuators.
Hybrid Control
Expertise in both analog and digitally-controlled regulation loops.
Specialized Engineering Services
Comprehensive solutions across the entire IC development lifecycle.
Analog Front-Ends (AFE)
Capturing and conditioning signals from physical transducers with extreme precision.
- Low-Noise (LNA) & Transimpedance (TIA) Amplifiers
- High-precision Instrument Amplifiers
- Continuous-time filters & Programmable-gain stages
Frequency Synthesis & RF
High-frequency communication and precision clock generation up to 95 GHz.
- LC & Ring-based PLL Architectures
- Analog Basebands & Power Amplifiers (PA)
- High-speed RX/TX Serial Interfaces
Digital Design & Verification
Architecture guidance to rigorous verification of complex SoCs.
- RTL Design (SystemVerilog/VHDL)
- UVM, Formal & PSS Verification
- Structural Check (Lint, CDC, RDC)
Software & Embedded Systems
Enabling high-performance computation through custom compiler toolchains and hardware-aware AI solutions.
- Compiler Engineering & AI Chips (Inference, TinyML)
- Architectural & Performance Modelling
- Pre- & Post- Silicon Software Development
- Embedded Programming (Bare-metal, RTOS, Linux)
VLSI & SoC Implementation
Turnkey solutions from specification to silicon sign-off.
- Mixed-Signal & AMS Verification
- Functional Safety (ASIL-D, DO-254)
- Physical Implementation & EMIR Sign-off
DFT & Design Automation
Ensuring silicon success through advanced testing and automated flows.
- Advanced Scan Insertion & IJTAG
- Static Analysis (Spyglass CDC/RDC/Power)
- Automation Scripts (Python, Tcl, SKILL)
ATE & Production Test
High-efficiency test solutions for volume manufacturing and characterization.
- Advantest (93K, Exascale) & Teradyne (Flex)
- Test Software (C++, VBT) & Yield Optimization
- RF (Radar, NFC) & Automotive Analog Testing
High-Speed PCB & SI/PI
Robust hardware design for safety-critical and high-performance applications.
- Multilayer Layout (DDR, SerDes, RF Routing)
- Signal & Power Integrity (SI/PI) Simulation
- Automotive Standards (EMC, DFMEA, Magnetic)
Analog & Mixed-Signal IC Layout
Full custom physical design with 50+ tapeouts from 14nm to 350nm across 15+ foundry PDKs.
- Block-level layout & top-level integration
- Physical verification & tapeout sign-off
- PMIC, biosensor, automotive & RF domains
Sample Project Portfolio
Proven excellence across automotive, medical, and aerospace sectors.
UWB Transceivers
Multiband frequency synthesizers and RX analog basebands in 90nm and 65nm CMOS.
High-Performance LDOs
Fast transient response regulators stable across wide load ranges (0-1A) in 22nm/40nm.
Automotive Sensing
Low-noise amplifiers and filters for Hall-effect sensors with strict accuracy requirements.
Medical Bio-Sensing
Ultra-low noise AFEs for ultrasound receivers and in-memory compute platforms.
Operational Model
Tailored engagement frameworks to suit your internal engineering department.
Integrated Teams
Extension of your team following your design flows and standards (e.g., Jama).
Full Ownership
Delivery of specific blocks or full subsystems from schematic to layout sign-off.
Quality Sign-off
Rigorous internal technical leadership reviews for every deliverable.
Flexible Support
Time & Materials (T&M) or fixed-scope delivery based on project complexity.
Standard & Technical Ecosystem
Upcoming Events
Meet us at these industry-leading conferences to discuss the latest in semiconductor technology and hardware security.
CHERI Blossoms Conference 2026
Pre-Conference Tutorial: 25 March 2026
Main Conference: 26 – 27 March 2026
Location: University of Cambridge, UK
Embedded World 2026
Connecting the embedded community: 10 – 12 March 2026
Location: Nuremberg, Germany
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CHERITech'25 Conference
Date: 14 November 2025
Time: 09:00 – 17:00 GMT
Location: Sister, Manchester, UK
Trusted Partners
Collaborating with industry leaders to deliver world-class semiconductor solutions.
Professional Affiliations
Active members of leading professional organizations in the European economic region.
Strategic European Presence
Based at the heart of the European semiconductor corridor, Cantech Informatics leverages a 70-year regional legacy in computing and microelectronics.
The European Advantage
Our strategic footprint enables seamless, nearshore collaboration with both European Blue Chip leaders and agile startups. By combining deep technical heritage with operational flexibility, we deliver world-class semiconductor solutions with the precision and reliability expected from a premier European engineering partner.
Why Partner With Us?
Building trust through technical excellence, operational stability, and shared European values.
Legal Rigor & NDAs
Operating within the EU means your IP is protected by the world's most stringent legal frameworks. We work directly on your secure infrastructure, ensuring full compliance with your internal safety standards.
The European Advantage
Based in the EU semiconductor corridor, we offer time-zone alignment (GMT+2) and cultural proximity, eliminating the communication risks of far-shore outsourcing.
Transparent Partnership
We believe in "Open Book" collaboration: from transparent pricing models to direct expert access. The engineers who interview with you are the ones who do the work—guaranteeing no junior hand-offs, no hidden subcontracting, and no tactical surprises.
Beyond engineering, we are committed to the cultural heritage of our region.
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Managing Director
Iain Apreotesei
Leading Cantech Informatics to deliver high-precision semiconductor engineering and innovative hardware-software co-design solutions. I am always available to discuss any custom requirements you may have.