Synopsys Tapes Out SLM PVT Monitor IP on TSMC N5 and N3E Processes
Rohan Bhatnagar, Staff Product Manager, Synopsys EDA Group
Vendor:
Dolphin Technology
Category:
PVT Monitor
PVT Controller/Sensor
The DTI PVT Controller/Sensor is used to measure the Temperature, Voltage and Process speed in silicon for the current PVT condit…
Overview
The DTI PVT Controller/Sensor is used to measure the Temperature, Voltage and Process speed in silicon for the current PVT conditions.
Key features
- Single-Vendor, Fully-Integrated Subsystem
- Programmable Frequency Divider based on the input clock (Maximum input clock frequency is 200Mhz)
- Flexible measurement depends on PVT
- Provide data for Voltage, Temperature and Process speed
- Easily access by APB interface to configure the IP, control the measurement, and read the status of each sensor
- Supports multiple sensors (Up to 8 sensors. Request Dolphin support if the number of sensors > 8)
- Analog voltages monitoring
- Voltage monitor range: 0-1V or 0-2V
- Synchronize between APB clock domain and core clock domain
- 9-bit successive approximation DAC
- Uncalibrated accuracy of +/- 3C
- Single point calibration achieves +/- 1C accuracy over a range of +/-50C around the calibration temperature
- Double point calibration achieves +/- 1C accuracy
- Analog sensor size of 68.7u x 54.6u
- Digital controller size: ~20k cells
- All TSMC nodes from 65nm to 3nm is supported for PVT sensor
Files
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Specifications
Identity
Part Number
PVT Controller/Sensor
Vendor
Dolphin Technology
Type
Silicon IP
Provider
Dolphin Technology
HQ:
USA
Dolphin Technology provides SoC designers with a broad array of silicon-proven IP for Memory, I/O, Standard Cells, DDR PHY, Memory Controllers, PLL/DLL and Memory Test and Repair (BIST).
Dolphin offers both standard and custom solutions that are optimized for low power, high performance and high density across a broad range of process technologies. These solutions include:
- Memory Compilers (Single & Dual Port SRAM, 1 & 2 Port RF, ROM)
- Specialty Memory (ROM, BCAM, TCAM, CAM)
- I/O (General purpose, bus-specific, DDR, Flash)
- Standard Cell libraries (7-track, 10-track, 12-track, 14-track)
- DDR PHY (hardened DDRx & LPDDRx SDRAM PHY)
- PLL/DLL (programmable PLL, fully digital DLL)
- SERDES
- Memory Controllers (DDRx & LPDDRx DRAM)
- Memory BIST
- And more...
Dolphin Technology has been enabling SoC design teams to enhance quality and reduce time to market since 1996.
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 PVT Controller/Sensor?
PVT Controller/Sensor is a PVT Monitor IP core from Dolphin Technology listed on Semi IP Hub.
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.