Synopsys Tapes Out SLM PVT Monitor IP on TSMC N5 and N3E Processes
Rohan Bhatnagar, Staff Product Manager, Synopsys EDA Group
Vendor:
Synopsys, Inc.
Category:
PVT Monitor
In-Chip Monitoring Subsystem for Process, Voltage & Temperature (PVT) Monitoring, TSMC N7
A full suite of embedded monitoring IP managed by a PVT controller with standard interfaces, creates a subsystem dedicated to max…
Overview
A full suite of embedded monitoring IP managed by a PVT controller with standard interfaces, creates a complete subsystem dedicated to maximizing performance, optimizing power, reliability and enabling highly accurate in-chip analytics. This In-Chip Sensing and PVT Monitoring IP is available as part of the Synopsys DesignWare® Foundation IP portfolio. It also forms the foundation of the new Synopsys Silicon Lifecycle Management (SLM) platform. SLM enables new levels of insight for both SoC providers as well as their customers to optimize operational activities at each stage of the device and system lifecycles from design to in-field.
Key features
- PVT Subsystem supporting a configurable monitoring fabric
- Measurement of dynamic and static conditions in-chip
- Thermal profiling of silicon devices
- Supply voltage analysis during device ‘mission’ mode
- Supports dynamic optimisation schemes (DVFS/AVS)
Benefits
- Provides visibility of on chip PVT conditions in real time
- Accurate thermal monitoring and management
- Monitor and optimize the power distribution network under real conditions
- Process speed assessment & characterisation
- Delay loop speed characterisation
- Age Monitoring
- Enhanced reliability
- Accurate monitoring during device and IP characterisation
- Easy production test solution
- Energy and power (DVFS/AVS) optimisation
Applications
- Thermal monitoring and management
- Power and energy optimization
- Process speed assessment
- Enhancing reliability
What’s Included?
- Datasheets
- GDSII
- LEF (Abstract) view
- Liberty timing files & LVS netlist
- Verilog model
- RTL & Constraints (PVT-Controller)
Silicon Options
| Foundry | Node | Process | Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSMC | 7nm | N7 | Available on request |
Specifications
Identity
Part Number
dwc_sensors_inchip_monitoring_subsystems_tsmcn7
Vendor
Synopsys, Inc.
Provider
Synopsys, Inc.
HQ:
USA
Synopsys is a leading provider of high-quality, silicon-proven semiconductor IP solutions for SoC designs. The broad Synopsys IP portfolio includes logic libraries, embedded memories, analog IP, wired and wireless interface IP, security IP, embedded processors and subsystems. To accelerate IP integration, software development, and silicon bring-up, Synopsys’ IP Accelerated initiative provides architecture design expertise, pre-verified and customizable IP subsystems, hardening, and signal/power integrity analysis. Synopsys' extensive investment in IP quality, comprehensive technical support and robust IP development methodology enables designers to reduce integration risk and accelerate time-to-market.
Learn more about PVT Monitor IP core
The Growing Importance of PVT Monitoring for Silicon Lifecycle Management
At the recent IPSoC Conference in Silicon Valley, Rohan Bhatnagar gave a talk on the growing importance of PVT Monitoring for effective SLM. Rohan is the product manager for Synopsys’s SLM PVT Monitor IPs. A synthesis of the salient points from his talk follows.
Let's Talk PVT Monitoring: AVS & DVFS
Let's Talk PVT Monitoring: Process Detection & Variability
Let's Talk PVT Monitoring: Supply Monitoring on 28nm & FinFET - The Challenges Posed
Let's Talk PVT Monitoring: Thermal Issues Associated with Modern SoCs - How Hot is Hot?
Ramsay Allen
Frequently asked questions about PVT Monitor IP cores
What is In-Chip Monitoring Subsystem for Process, Voltage & Temperature (PVT) Monitoring, TSMC N7?
In-Chip Monitoring Subsystem for Process, Voltage & Temperature (PVT) Monitoring, TSMC N7 is a PVT Monitor IP core from Synopsys, Inc. listed on Semi IP Hub. It is listed with support for tsmc Available on request.
How should engineers evaluate this PVT Monitor?
Engineers should review the overview, key features, supported foundries and nodes, maturity, deliverables, and provider information before shortlisting this PVT Monitor IP.
Can this semiconductor IP be compared with similar products?
Yes. Buyers can compare this product with similar semiconductor IP cores or IP families based on category, provider, process options, and structured technical specifications.