Synopsys Tapes Out SLM PVT Monitor IP on TSMC N5 and N3E Processes
Rohan Bhatnagar, Staff Product Manager, Synopsys EDA Group
Vendor:
HCL Technologies
Category:
PVT Monitor
Process Monitor
HCLTech Offers IP Process Monitor IP (hcl_procmon_t40_v2) consists of three ring oscillators namely RVT Ring Oscillator, Thick ox…
Overview
HCLTech Offers IP Process Monitor IP (hcl_procmon_t40_v2) consists of three ring oscillators namely RVT Ring Oscillator, Thick oxide Ring Oscillator, & HVT Ring Oscillators. In RVT Ring Oscillator the MOS is of regular threshold Voltage, in thick oxide Ring Oscillator MOS of is of thick oxide & in HVT ring oscillator the MOS is of high threshold voltage. The frequency of specific ring oscillators dictates the process of the device, indicating whether it operates under a fast, typical, or slow process. In this IP block Resistor and Capacitor Segments have been added for measuring the process of the Resistor and the Capacitor.
Key features
- Monitors process of Regular threshold voltage (RVT), Thick oxide (TD), High threshold voltage (HVT) devices. It monitors the process of Resistor and Capacitor as well.
- Digital supply Voltage range is from 0.9V to 1.1V, typical voltage is 1V.
- Temperature range is from -40°C to 125°C, typical temperature is 27°C.
- The input clock frequency of 500 KHz originates from the RC oscillator, which is utilized for the counter .
- The Layout area is 42437.901 sq um.
- Technology Node TSMC40nm, 1p7m.
Block Diagram
HCLTech_promon_t40_v2 block diagram
Applications
- The Process Monitor block determines the process of Regular threshold voltage (RVT), Thick oxide (TD), High threshold voltage (HVT) devices i.e. either Fast, Typical or Slow process.
- It also determines the process of Resistor and Capacitor.
Silicon Options
| Foundry | Node | Process | Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSMC | 40nm | G | — |
Specifications
Identity
Part Number
HCLTech_promon_t40_v2
Vendor
HCL Technologies
Provider
HCL Technologies
HQ:
India
HCLTech is one of Indias leading global Technology and IT enterprises, operating across 61 countries and with annual revenues of US$13 billion. Our range of offerings span R&D and Technology Services, Enterprise and Applications Consulting, Remote Infrastructure Management, BPO services, IT Hardware, Systems Integration and Distribution of Technology and Telecom products in India. HCLTech specializes in spec to parts custom SoC design service. HCLTech design house is focused on designing high-performance hardware engineering solutions. Our robust processes, development methodology, expertise in complete system engineering including ASIC / FPGA (mixed signal), ESL (Electronic System Level), Board Design & Firmware have enabled our customers to improve the design cycle and achieve faster go to market. We have also provided significant value to our customers through our reusable IP cores, automated test / verification frameworks and other solution accelerators. Our expertise spans across tools from Cadence, Mentor, Synopsys and others.
Learn more about PVT Monitor IP core
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Frequently asked questions about PVT Monitor IP cores
What is Process Monitor?
Process Monitor is a PVT Monitor IP core from HCL Technologies listed on Semi IP Hub. It is listed with support for tsmc.
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.