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News Release from: Synopsys
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 22 November 2006
Wolfson signs for design, verification
and IP
Wolfson Microelectronics has selected Synopsys' Galaxy Design and Discovery Verification Platforms for the design and verification of its analogue mixed-signal ICs.
Wolfson Microelectronics has selected Synopsys' Galaxy Design and Discovery Verification Platforms, as well as Synopsys' DesignWare Library intellectual property (IP), for the design and verification of its high-performance analogue mixed-signal (AMS) integrated circuits (ICs) Wolfson designs ICs for use in MP3 players, digital cameras, game consoles, digital TVs, sound systems and many other applications
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 19 Apr 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Synopsys' implementation and AMS verification solutions help Wolfson meet these goals and achieve a more predictable tape out as they develop increasingly complex ICs.
After an extensive evaluation of available solutions, Wolfson selected Synopsys' Galaxy Design Platform, including Design Compiler for RTL synthesis, IC Compiler for physical design and PrimeTime for sign-off to meet strict area and power requirements for their AMS ICs.
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In addition, Wolfson is using Synopsys' Discovery Verification Platform with the VCS functional verification solution for high-performance digital verification and golden simulators NanoSim, HSpice and VCS for mixed-signal verification.
The VCS solution works seamlessly with the SystemVerilog standard in the top-down flow and also with NanoSim to provide an effective design and verification path to signoff.
"Wolfson requires a consistent and reliable implementation and verification infrastructure for our next-generation designs", said Andy Cringean, Vice President of Corporate Engineering at Wolfson.
"Synopsys provided us with an integrated, high-performance AMS implementation and verification solution that enables reduced power consumption, successful design and timely project delivery".
"Synopsys is a trusted supplier with the right level of technical expertise to address new design and verification challenges".
"Its field support team proved their capability and determination to help us".
"The Wolfson team was looking for technology and expertise to help them meet their area, power, verification and predictability requirements", said Guri Stark, Vice President of Corporate Marketing and Marketing Operations at Synopsys.
"Wolfson also chose Synopsys because increasing design complexity necessitates proving AMS interfaces with a top-down approach starting in the digital domain".
"Synopsys worked closely with Wolfson engineers to ensure that our solutions fit seamlessly into their design and verification flows".
"Through a collaborative effort, we were able to develop a complete flow that helps take their complex AMS designs through to tapeout".
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