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
PVT Controller (Series 5), TSMC N6
The PVT Controller provides a standard digital interface to the embedded Process, Voltage and Temperature (PVT) sensing Sub-Syste…
Overview
The PVT Controller provides a standard digital interface to the embedded Process, Voltage and Temperature (PVT) sensing Sub-System used to increase System on Chip performance and reliability. On-chip PVT monitoring is now a key consideration for 28-nanometer (nm) and FinFET technology based designs. 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
- Monitor multiple instances of Process Monitors, Voltage Monitors & Temperature Sensors
- Temperature & Voltage Alarms / Hard Stops
- PVT Statistics (max min sample values, sample counters)
- Clock synth
- Auto-polling
- Soft and hard lock of register access
- iJTAG access support
Benefits
- Relieves system controller of many sensor related housekeeping tasks
- Provides a standard digital interface for the system controller to the PVT sensors
- Continuously monitors voltage and temperature levels and triggers alarms
- Clock Speed Optimization
- Increased Reliability & Device Lifetime
Applications
- Thermal monitoring and management
- Power and energy optimization
- Process speed assessment
- Enhancing reliability
What’s Included?
- Datasheet
- RTL & Constraints (PVT-Controller)
- Verilog model
Silicon Options
| Foundry | Node | Process | Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSMC | 6nm | N6 | Available on request |
Specifications
Identity
Part Number
dwc_sensors_pvt_c_series4_tsmcn6
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.
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Frequently asked questions about PVT Monitor IP cores
What is PVT Controller (Series 5), TSMC N6?
PVT Controller (Series 5), TSMC N6 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.