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News Release from: Cadence Design Systems | Subject: Virtuoso
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 25 June 2007
Design platform produces
first-time-right silicon
SensorDynamics used the Virtuoso custom design platform for its latest chip designed for intelligent sensor interfaces for automotive applications.
SensorDynamics, a fast-growing company that focuses on innovative sensor system solutions for automotive and industry applications, has successfully used the new Cadence Virtuoso custom design platform for its latest chip designed for intelligent sensor interfaces for automotive applications SensorDynamics also employed the Incisive Enterprise Specman Elite testbench solution to help improve quality, reduce the overall design cycle and deliver significant time savings
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 26 May 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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SensorDynamics used the Incisive Enterprise Specman Elite testbench solution to automate the verification process and allow for more thorough coverage capabilities.
In addition, Specman Elite testbench automation, with VHDL-AMS modelling in a mixed-signal verification environment, identified and corrected a number of design bugs early in development, which would not have been discovered with a traditional approach.
With Virtuoso AMS Designer simulator for VHDL-AMS verification, SensorDynamics was able to run intensive tests that are not possible with other methodologies.
"The new verification platform was the most intrinsic part of this design flow, helping us move from first early chip and block development to final silicon with minimal design iterations", says Hubertus Christ, CEO at SensorDynamics.
"For all of our products we were able to produce a first-pass silicon success in a fast and efficient way".
The new Cadence Virtuoso platform is a comprehensive system that enables design teams to deliver silicon that meets all specifications, as well as their schedules.
It includes a specification-driven environment, multi-mode simulation, accelerated layout, advanced silicon analysis, and a full-chip integration environment.
"Once again the Virtuoso platform technology played a significant role in helping SensorDynamics meet its design goals and to achieve a successful tapeout", says Sean Redmond, vice president of sales, EMEA, at Cadence.
"We are delighted that SensorDynamics has testified that full testing and verification of mixed-signal design is enhancing productivity and therefore securing success".
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