M31 Collaborates with TSMC to Advance 2nm eUSB2 IP Innovation

HSINCHU, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- M31 Technology Corporation (M31), a global provider of silicon intellectual property (IP), today announced that its eUSB2 PHY IP has achieved silicon-proven status on TSMC's 3nm process and has successfully completed tape-out on TSMC's 2nm process. As a member of TSMC Open Innovation Platform^® (OIP) IP Alliance since 2012, M31 has been honored with TSMC OIP Partner of the Year Award for seven consecutive years. In 2020, M31 pioneered its eUSB2 IP solution on the TSMC 7nm process node, further solidifying its leadership in advanced interface IP development. Since then, M31 has steadily expanded its eUSB2 IP portfolio across TSMC's 5nm, 3nm, and most recently, 2nm process technologies—closely aligning with TSMC's cutting-edge roadmap to accelerate the adoption of AI-enabled smart devices. Looking ahead, M31 is actively developing the next-generation eUSB2 Version 2.0 (eUSB2V2) PHY IP, with ongoing efforts focused on both TSMC's 3nm and 2nm process nodes.

Reinforcing its robustness and reliability on advanced nodes, M31's eUSB2 IP solutions have been widely adopted by leading global companies in high-end smartphone chipsets and AI-driven image processing applications. Building on this success, M31 is currently advancing the development of eUSB2V2 IP on TSMC's N3 and N2 process technologies - expanding its comprehensive eUSB2 portfolio to include eUSB2 V1, V2 PHY, and eUSB2 Repeater solutions. Leveraging the eUSB2 standard, eUSB2V2 enhances data transfer rates while maintaining a low-voltage interface and leveraging asymmetric bandwidth technology—allowing TX and RX to operate at different data rates. This significantly improves transmission efficiency, making it ideal for embedded applications such as AI edge computing, smart surveillance, and image processing chips. To accommodate diverse design needs, eUSB2V2 leverages and enhances the I/O architecture based on the eUSB2 standard, supporting data transfer speeds from 480 Mbps up to 4.8 Gbps. The solution delivers a comprehensive eUSB2 platform for high-end SoCs—optimizing power efficiency, performance and design flexibility, while maintaining full compatibility with legacy USB 2.0 devices.

At the 2025 TSMC North America Technology Symposium, Scott Chang, CEO of M31, stated: "With a strong track record of successful USB PHY IP development and a long-term commitment to innovation with TSMC, M31's eUSB2 IP has demonstrated proven silicon success across TSMC's leading-edge process technologies. M31 is pleased to collaborate closely with TSMC to advance eUSB2 IP innovation, empowering customers to adopt the latest interface protocols for next-generation chip design and accelerated time-to-market."

"We are pleased to collaborate with M31 in driving IP advancements to enable future products," said Lipen Yuan, Senior Director of Advanced Technology Business Development at TSMC. "We look forward to strengthening our collaboration with OIP partners like M31 by joining forces to fuel innovation in next-generation AI and high-performance computing applications with TSMC's industry-leading process technologies."

HSINCHU, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- M31 Technology Corporation (M31), a global provider of silicon intellectual property (IP), today announced that its eUSB2 PHY IP has achieved silicon-proven status on TSMC's 3nm process and has successfully completed tape-out on TSMC's 2nm process. As a member of TSMC Open Innovation Platform^® (OIP) IP Alliance since 2012, M31 has been honored with TSMC OIP Partner of the Year Award for seven consecutive years. In 2020, M31 pioneered its eUSB2 IP solution on the TSMC 7nm process node, further solidifying its leadership in advanced interface IP development. Since then, M31 has steadily expanded its eUSB2 IP portfolio across TSMC's 5nm, 3nm, and most recently, 2nm process technologies—closely aligning with TSMC's cutting-edge roadmap to accelerate the adoption of AI-enabled smart devices. Looking ahead, M31 is actively developing the next-generation eUSB2 Version 2.0 (eUSB2V2) PHY IP, with ongoing efforts focused on both TSMC's 3nm and 2nm process nodes.

Reinforcing its robustness and reliability on advanced nodes, M31's eUSB2 IP solutions have been widely adopted by leading global companies in high-end smartphone chipsets and AI-driven image processing applications. Building on this success, M31 is currently advancing the development of eUSB2V2 IP on TSMC's N3 and N2 process technologies - expanding its comprehensive eUSB2 portfolio to include eUSB2 V1, V2 PHY, and eUSB2 Repeater solutions. Leveraging the eUSB2 standard, eUSB2V2 enhances data transfer rates while maintaining a low-voltage interface and leveraging asymmetric bandwidth technology—allowing TX and RX to operate at different data rates. This significantly improves transmission efficiency, making it ideal for embedded applications such as AI edge computing, smart surveillance, and image processing chips. To accommodate diverse design needs, eUSB2V2 leverages and enhances the I/O architecture based on the eUSB2 standard, supporting data transfer speeds from 480 Mbps up to 4.8 Gbps. The solution delivers a comprehensive eUSB2 platform for high-end SoCs—optimizing power efficiency, performance and design flexibility, while maintaining full compatibility with legacy USB 2.0 devices.

At the 2025 TSMC North America Technology Symposium, Scott Chang, CEO of M31, stated: "With a strong track record of successful USB PHY IP development and a long-term commitment to innovation with TSMC, M31's eUSB2 IP has demonstrated proven silicon success across TSMC's leading-edge process technologies. M31 is pleased to collaborate closely with TSMC to advance eUSB2 IP innovation, empowering customers to adopt the latest interface protocols for next-generation chip design and accelerated time-to-market."

"We are pleased to collaborate with M31 in driving IP advancements to enable future products," said Lipen Yuan, Senior Director of Advanced Technology Business Development at TSMC. "We look forward to strengthening our collaboration with OIP partners like M31 by joining forces to fuel innovation in next-generation AI and high-performance computing applications with TSMC's industry-leading process technologies."

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M31 Collaborates with TSMC to Advance 2nm eUSB2 IP Innovation

How a Seasonal Purchase Becomes a Year-Round Engine for Imagination, Learning, and Family Connection

NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- During this year's Black Friday season, many families were introduced to GobiDex, a magnetic STEM playset designed to inspire hands-on creativity without screens. As Christmas approaches, those same families are discovering that GobiDex is not just a holiday novelty, but a system built for long-term engagement—one that continues to earn its place in everyday family life long after the decorations come down.

Black Friday is often about discovery—finding something new at the right moment. Christmas, however, is about intention: choosing gifts that reflect care, longevity, and shared experience. GobiDex was created for this exact transition, transforming a one-time purchase into a lasting creative habit.

Why More Families Are Choosing GobiDex for Christmas

1. Open-Ended Creation Instead of One-Time Builds

Unlike instruction-driven toys that are completed once and quickly abandoned, GobiDex has no fixed endpoint. Children return to the same magnetic tiles again and again, creating entirely new structures each time. A castle one day becomes a space station the next, then a bridge, a vehicle, or an imagined city.

This open-ended design encourages children not to follow steps, but to think, test, rebuild, and imagine—skills that continue developing as the child grows.

2. Learning That Emerges Naturally Through Play

With GobiDex, learning is not presented as a lesson. Instead, children intuitively explore:

• Balance and stability
• Geometry and symmetry
• Spatial reasoning
• Cause-and-effect relationships

These foundational STEM concepts emerge organically through hands-on experimentation, without screens, apps, or structured instruction. Parents frequently note that children begin asking "why" and "how" questions on their own—an early signal of problem-solving and analytical thinking.

3. A Gift That Brings Families Together

During the Christmas season, GobiDex often becomes more than a child's toy—it becomes a shared activity. Parents kneel beside children to stabilize structures, siblings collaborate on designs, and grandparents join in without needing instructions or prior experience.

This low-barrier, multi-age engagement turns holiday downtime into meaningful family moments—something many parents value as much as the gift itself.

Designed for Deep Engagement, Not Short Attention Spans

At its core, GobiDex is built around one guiding belief: curiosity drives learning best when it is uninterrupted.

Many parents describe a familiar scene: a child walks past a GobiDex set, pauses—drawn in by the translucent colors and shapes—then quietly sits down to build, fully absorbed. This kind of self-directed focus is rare in modern toys and is one of the main reasons families continue using GobiDex well beyond the holidays.

Extending the Same Philosophy Beyond Magnetic Play

While magnetic building sets remain at the heart of the GobiDex brand, the same hands-on, screen-free philosophy also extends to other creative play experiences within the GobiDex family.

Through its sub-brand Tomons, GobiDex explores imaginative, role-based play—such as children's washable makeup and beauty toy sets—designed to encourage self-expression, creativity, and confidence through safe, age-appropriate materials. These products focus less on construction and more on storytelling, pretend play, and personal expression, offering a different but complementary creative outlet for young children.

At the same time, Amosting, another brand under the GobiDex umbrella, develops a broader range of non-magnetic educational toys, including early-learning games, art and craft sets, and toddler-friendly play experiences. Amosting products are designed to support fine motor skills, sensory exploration, and independent play—especially for younger age groups just beginning their creative journey.

Together, these brands reflect a shared belief: children learn best when they are actively engaged, free to explore, and encouraged to create in their own way. Whether through building, imaginative role-play, or hands-on discovery, GobiDex and its related brands aim to support creativity across different stages of childhood.

What Families Experience Over Time

Across households, several themes consistently emerge after weeks and months of use:

• Children play longer and with greater focus
• Screen time naturally decreases during breaks and weekends
• Builds become more complex as sets are combined
• Storytelling and collaboration increase

Some families who first purchased a single set during Black Friday later expanded their collection before Christmas, noting that additional tiles unlocked entirely new levels of creativity and structural complexity.

From Black Friday Discovery to a Christmas Tradition

For many households, GobiDex begins as a Black Friday experiment—but becomes a Christmas tradition.

This transition—from promotional purchase to everyday companion—is central to the GobiDex philosophy: toys should earn repeated use, not shelf space.

Where to Buy GobiDex

GobiDex magnetic STEM playsets are available through official and authorized channels throughout the holiday season:

Official Website: https://gobidex.com

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/GobiDex/page/11A31F84-CB2E-4DC4-A6A6-9A42BE1917C2?lp_asin=B0D3PL4CP9&ref_=cm_sw_r_ud_ast_store_NYG0M1AMB58TEKW47QB6&store_ref=bl_ast_dp_brandLogo_sto

Holiday bundles, set availability, and shipping timelines may vary by region. Customers are encouraged to order early to ensure Christmas delivery.

Social Media & Content Platforms

GobiDex actively shares real family builds, creative inspiration, and behind-the-scenes product stories across its official channels:

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gobidexcubes
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gobidextoys_official
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GobiDexToys
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GobiDexToys_Official
X (Twitter): https://x.com/GobiDex
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gobidex

About GobiDex

GobiDex designs magnetic STEM playsets that support open-ended exploration, creativity, and learning through play. Built for durability and imagination, GobiDex helps children turn curiosity into creation—one build at a time.
Learn more at https://gobidex.com.

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From Black Friday to Christmas: GobiDex Turns Holiday Gifts into Long-Term Creative Companions