Modern devices need faster storage to support applications such as smartphones, on-device AI, automotive systems, edge computing, and advanced embedded products. UFS 5.0 provides the high-speed performance and efficient storage needed for these applications.
Arasan offers a complete UFS 5.0 IP solution, including the UFS 5.0 Host Controller, M-PHY, and Software Stack. This complete solution helps SoC designers simplify integration and speed up product development
- UFS 5.0: Storage for the AI Era
AI-enabled devices are generating and processing increasingly large volumes of data. Applications such as generative AI, computer vision, advanced imaging, gaming, and intelligent edge processing require rapid access to models, applications, multimedia, and other data.
UFS 5.0 addresses these requirements by introducing HS-GEAR6 as a mandatory feature and supporting MIPI UniPro 3.0 and M-PHY 6.0. Arasan’s UFS 5.0 Host Controller supports two lanes and high-speed operation with a maximum throughput of 46.694 Gbps in M-PHY HS-Gear 6 operation.
This makes UFS 5.0 an important storage interface for future high-performance SoCs. - One Complete UFS 5.0 Solution
Implementing UFS 5.0 involves more than integrating a controller. The complete storage subsystem requires the interaction of the host controller, UniPro, M-PHY, software, and system infrastructure.
Arasan’s UFS 5.0 solution brings these critical components together:
UFS 5.0 Host Controller + M-PHY DFE + UFS 5.0 Software Stack
This Total IP approach helps SoC designers reduce integration complexity and provides a cohesive path from hardware implementation through software enablement.
Arasan has been providing UFS IP since 2011 and was an early provider of a complete UFS solution incorporating UFS and M-PHY technologies. - UFS 5.0 Host Controller IP
The Arasan UFS 5.0 Host Controller is designed for high-speed and reliable storage communication. It supports the latest UFS and MIPI technologies, including:
• UFS 5.0 and UFS HCI 5.0
• MIPI UniPro 3.0
• MIPI M-PHY 6.0
• Two-lane operation
• HS-GEAR6
• Multiple power-saving modes
• Command and task management
• Error detection and reporting
The controller also supports important UFS features such as Write Booster, Host Performance Booster (HPB), Deep Sleep Power Mode, Link Equalization Training, and Fast Recovery Mode.
The controller is designed to provide the performance and flexibility required by next-generation mobile and embedded SoCs. - High-Speed M-PHY Technology
The physical layer is critical when operating at advanced UFS speeds.
Arasan’s UFS 5.0 solution is based on MIPI M-PHY 6.0, supporting HS-GEAR6 operation. The solution is complemented by an M-PHY Digital Front End (DFE), providing the interface between the digital UFS/UniPro logic and the high-speed PHY implementation.
Arasan’s broader MIPI expertise—including its UniPro and M-PHY portfolio—provides a strong foundation for UFS implementations. Arasan has been an executive member of the MIPI Alliance since 2005. - UFS 5.0 Software Stack
High-performance hardware needs equally capable software to become a complete system solution.
Arasan’s UFS software technology provides the software foundation required to initialize, configure, control, and communicate with UFS devices.
Arasan’s established UFS Host Stack architecture includes:
• Application Interface/API Layer
• UFS Protocol Layer
• Host Controller Driver Layer
• Low-Level Hardware Abstraction Layer
• OS Abstraction Layer
This layered architecture helps make the software portable across different processors, operating systems, and hardware platforms. Arasan’s UFS stack provides APIs for UFS initialization, UniPro configuration, UPIU command and task handling, data transfers, interrupts, device configuration, and host-controller configuration.
For UFS 5.0 system development, this software layer can help reduce firmware development effort and accelerate platform bring-up. - Accelerate Your UFS 5.0 SoC Development with Arasan
UFS 5.0 represents a major step forward in embedded storage performance. But achieving the benefits of the standard requires more than high-speed hardware—it requires a complete, interoperable, and software-enabled solution.
Arasan UFS 5.0 Total IP Solution combines:
UFS 5.0 Host Controller + M-PHY DFE + UFS 5.0 Software Stack
into a solution designed to help semiconductor companies accelerate their next-generation SoC development.
With support for UFS 5.0, UFS HCI 5.0, MIPI UniPro 3.0, and MIPI M-PHY 6.0, Arasan provides the technology foundation for high-speed storage in AI-enabled mobile, automotive, edge, and embedded systems. - Conclusion
The future of storage is being shaped by the rapid growth of AI and data-intensive computing. As devices become smarter, storage must evolve to deliver higher bandwidth, efficient power management, robust connectivity, and rapid system response.
Arasan UFS 5.0 Total IP Solution brings together the Host Controller, M-PHY DFE, and Software Stack to provide a complete path to UFS 5.0 integration.
For SoC designers looking to implement next-generation storage, Arasan’s UFS 5.0 solution provides a comprehensive IP foundation to help move from design to silicon faster.
Arasan UFS 5.0 — One Total IP Solution. From Controller to PHY to Software.