Mentor Graphics Deep Submicron Division Launches the Kronos Cell Characterization and Analysis Platform
27 2월 2013 - 11:00PM
Business Wire
Mentor Graphics Corp. (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced
availability of the Kronos™ Cell Characterization and Analysis
platform. The Kronos platform quickly produces accurate performance
models for standard cells, I/Os, and complex cells within an
advanced, integrated environment. Without correctly characterized
libraries, an entire design project may be at risk, and designing
at the wrong environmental corner or not taking advantage of a
special operating voltage may lead to slower, larger designs that
waste power or take longer to close on timing.
Accurate Models
At 45nm and below, speed and power consumption are much more
sensitive to environmental conditions including voltage and noise.
Therefore, producing accurate models at the appropriate conditions
is critical to achieving design success. The Kronos platform
quickly generates accurate and complete timing/power models and
incorporates unique methods for noise immunity and signal integrity
to avoid design problems that otherwise might not be detected until
failure analysis.
High Throughput
The Kronos Platform’s advanced algorithms and efficient job
distribution reduces characterization time from weeks to days.
During characterization, SPICE simulations are continuously
monitored, and numerous data checks and recovery mechanisms
significantly improve turn-around time by pinpointing specific
model results and simulations if a problem is detected.
Kronos Characterizer
Kronos Characterizer is a high-throughput, general purpose cell
library characterization tool for standard cells, complex cells, IO
pad, and custom macros. The Kronos platform features
high-performance integration with the best-in-class Eldo® Classic
SPICE simulator. Eldo Classic has been extensively optimized for
cell characterization, offering quick simulation turnarounds and
the industry’s most accurate results. The tight integration of
Kronos Characterizer with Eldo Classic delivers improved
performance for shorter total characterization time through
dedicated features in the Eldo simulator that support library
characterization.
Kronos Analyzer
Kronos Analyzer is a library analysis and verification tool for
ensuring high quality libraries whether qualifying libraries from
an external supplier or developing library models internally. The
tool enables design engineers and library qualification teams to
compare and validate complex ASIC cell libraries for
design-critical characteristics such as performance, area, and
power. Kronos Analyzer can be used with any cell characterization
solution for library validation and optimization.
“Our customers know that sophisticated and robust Standard Cell
Library analysis and characterization are of critical importance,”
said Robert Hum, vice president and general manager, Deep Submicron
Division (DSM), Mentor Graphics. “Our SPICE simulator, Eldo, has
been optimized for cell characterization and used to drive this
type of solution for many years. Now we have the opportunity to
deeply integrate Eldo into a best-in-class characterization
technology for optimal accuracy and performance.”
About Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics Corporation is a world leader in electronic
hardware and software design solutions, providing products,
consulting services and award-winning support for the world’s most
successful electronic, semiconductor and systems companies.
Established in 1981, the company reported revenues in the last
fiscal year of about $1,015 million. Corporate headquarters are
located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777.
World Wide Web site: http://www.mentor.com/.
(Mentor Graphics and Eldo are registered trademarks and Kronos
is a trademark of Mentor Graphics Corporation. All other company or
product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective owner.)
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