About NanoXplore Design Services

Our Story

Founded within NanoXplore in 2024, through the acquisition of Dolphin Design’s ASIC activity, NanoXplore Design Services builds on more than 30 years of proven expertise in ASIC development.

 

The Grenoble based team has delivered millions of custom chips for mission-critical Aerospace, Defence, Avionics and Industrial applications. Its scope covers the entire spec-to-silicon chain, from architecture to prototyping and qualification.

By joining forces with NanoXplore’s radiation-hardened Soc-FPGA portfolio, NX Design Services contributes to providing complete European ITAR-free semiconductor solutions designed for the most demanding environments.

Ready to discuss your ASIC project ?

The NanoXplore Design Services team in Grenoble and across NanoXplore is ready to guide you !

 

Turning complex requirements to reliable silicon

Every project begins with a deep understanding of customer requirements. Our team focuses on tailor-made ASICs that optimise performance, power and reliability while meeting strict quality standards.

This integrated approach enables customers to reduce risk, shorten development cycles and achieve long-term product sustainability.

Our Values​

From space missions to high stakes industrial systems, we deliver performance to our client all over the world. 

Passion

Ambition

Engagement

A shared passion for the electronic innovation and the design of custom chips built to excel under extreme conditions.

Driven to advance European technological sovereignty by enabling hybrid FPGA + ASIC architectures that deliver ever higher performance and reliability.

Committed to long-term partnership with customers, ensuring quality, responsible collaboration and support from the first concept through production and beyond.

Driven by values, powered by innovation

2024

Creation of NanoXplore Design Services

Locations

NanoXplore Design Services

1 Chemin du Pré Carré

38240 MEYLAN

NanoXplore Sèvres (Headquarter)

1 Avenue de la Cristallerie

92130 SEVRES

NanoXplore Jacou

10 Rue Louis Breguet

34830 JACOU

Join us At The Upcoming Events

Wed
18
Mar 2026
Franco-German Defence & Security Conference 2026
Berlin
This conference brings together defense and security stakeholders from France and Germany to discuss strategic cooperation and technological innovation.
Wed
27
May 2026
FPGA DEVELOPER'S FORUM
Geneva
From May 27 to May 29, 2026 - Dedicated to FPGA technologies and applications, the FPGA Developers' Forum brings together engineers, researchers and industry experts to share insights on design methodologies, tools and emerging innovations.
Mon
28
Sep 2026
RADECS 2026
Prague
From September 28 to October 02, 2026 - A leading international scientific conference and exhibition dedicated to radiation effects on electronic components and systems.
Tue
17
Nov 2026
SPACE TECH 2026
Bremen
From November 17 to November 19 - Europe's largest B2B space conference and exhibition, showcasing cutting edge technologies, systems and manufacturing across the space industry
Tue
08
Dec 2026
IP SOC DESIGN & REUSE
Grenoble
From December 8 to December 9 - International technical conference & exhibition centered on Silicon Intellectual Property and SoC Design, featuring leading experts and industry showcase
News

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FPGA & NanoXplore

NanoXplore and STMicroelectronics deliver European FPGA for space missions
NanoXplore raises €20 million from MBDA and Bpifrance to accelerate its diversification into defense and its growth in support of European strategic sovereignty
Arteris selected by NanoXplore for Space applications
NanoXplore steps into Defense, building on our space achievements
NanoXplore powers space Innovation with NG-Ultra SoCs for Thales Alenia Satellites
NanoXplore acquires Dolphin Design’s ASIC business and strengthens its strategic position in aerospace
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Embedded Systems

Bridging the gap between silicon and software, the Embedded Systems team designs the low-level tools that make NanoXplore’s FPGAs truly usable and powerful. 


Their core mission : developing the main SDK (Software Development Kit), firmware, and all embedded components that enable seamless configuration, control, and integration of our devices. From bootloaders and drivers to board support packages and diagnostic tools, they ensure our chips speak the right language whether on a satellite, in a defense system, or in a test environment. Their work is foundational : without it, nothing runs. 


What sets them apart is their ability to think system-wide. They work closely with hardware teams and application engineers, adapt to evolving specs, and support real-world use cases with reliability and reactivity. 

They’re not just writing code : they’re building the ecosystem around our FPGAs.


Driven by curiosity and precision, it’s a team where autonomy meets collaboration, and where each line of code contributes to something bigger : making advanced microelectronics accessible and operational for the most demanding applications.