28nm LP SoC new product bring-up for smart mobile devices

Since the inception of Qualcomm´s first 28 nm LP SoC product in 2011, a series of smart mobile SoC chips have been ramped into high volume successfully. In this paper, we describe the key elements in power performance and mixed signal circuit optimization, process/device interactions, systematic yield loss reduction, and product qualification learnings. The methodical approaches are the foundations in achieving the company´s volume, cost, performance, and quality goals and enable us as the primary smart mobile chipset provider in the market today.