Synopsys Tapes Out SLM PVT Monitor IP on TSMC N5 and N3E Processes
Rohan Bhatnagar, Staff Product Manager, Synopsys EDA Group
Vendor:
Canova Tech Srl
Category:
PVT Monitor
TSMC 28HPC+ Process Monitor
CT23301 provides means to determine the process corner speed of some pre-defined MOS devices in the TSMC 28n technology node.
Overview
CT23301 provides means to determine the process corner speed of some pre-defined MOS devices in the TSMC 28n technology node.
The process corner (fast or slow) can be evaluated using the measured output value of CT23301 to calculate the frequency result, which has to be compared with a defined table.
The IP has been designed to have the capability of monitoring both core NMOS or PMOS process corner for the ultra-low Vt, standard Vt and high Vt devices.
The ring oscillators (one for each of the selected DUTs) are connected to digital part which is composed of 2 counters and a finite-state machine (FSM), which enables the oscillator of the device under test (DUT) and properly controls the counters to perform the frequency measure of the selected oscillator.
The output result is a value proportional to the frequency of the DUT oscillator.
Key features
- Supply 0.9V
- SVT, HVT and ULVT P and N devices
Block Diagram
CT23301 block diagram
Applications
- General Purposes IP
What’s Included?
- Datasheet
- Integration guidelines
- GDS2 and LVS Netlist
- Footprint (.LEF)
- Test Specifications
Silicon Options
| Foundry | Node | Process | Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSMC | 28nm | HPC+ | — |
Specifications
Identity
Part Number
CT23301
Vendor
Canova Tech Srl
Type
Silicon IP
Files
Note: some files may require an NDA depending on provider policy.
Provider
HQ:
Italy
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Frequently asked questions about PVT Monitor IP cores
What is TSMC 28HPC+ Process Monitor?
TSMC 28HPC+ Process Monitor is a PVT Monitor IP core from Canova Tech Srl 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.