Software helps designers perform power analysis

Using Synopsys' Composite Current Source modelling technology, designers are, for the first time, able to perform comprehensive timing, noise and power analysis using a single, open library model.

Using Synopsys' Composite Current Source (CCS) modelling technology, designers are, for the first time, able to perform comprehensive timing, noise and power analysis using a single, open library model.

Anchored by the industry's golden sign-off tool, Synopsys' PrimeTime tool, CCS modelling technology extends sign-off to include noise and power effects that are required for today's nanometre designs.

Accurate physical IP models are essential for implementation and sign-off tools.

With the move to 90nm and below, many new effects in timing, noise and power need to be accurately modelled.

Some of these effects are interdependent and can no longer be analysed in isolation.

CCS modelling technology allows designers to reduce design margin and deliver designs with higher performance, less area and lower power consumption.

To speed adoption of CCS, Synopsys is providing a complete support system for library creation and validation including: open source Liberty modelling format, parsers, characterisation/validation tools and guidelines.

"The ARM and Synopsys collaboration is focused on advancing design solutions based on open standards", said Neal Carney, Vice President of Marketing, Physical IP, ARM.

"CCS is an innovative, unified model that addresses the industry's advanced process demands and new design styles".

"In addition to advanced Liberty models currently available for ARM Physical IP, we will be starting delivery of production CCS timing models for our Advantage and Metro 90nm standard cell libraries in Q4 of 2005".

"For more than 15 years, Synopsys has led the industry in library modelling technology as well as in programs and initiatives for open source standards", said Antun Domic, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Synopsys Implementation Group.

"Our latest innovations in CCS modelling technology provide a comprehensive solution to address the immense modelling challenges of nanometre designs".

"Our collaboration with industry-leading IP providers such as ARM will ensure that our mutual customers get access to the industry's most advanced design tools and libraries".

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