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
Process Detector (For DVFS and monitoring process variation), TSMC N7
An embedded process detector circuit which helps Integrated Circuit (IC) developers to address the problem of process variability…
Overview
An embedded process detector circuit which helps Integrated Circuit (IC) developers to address the problem of process variability on low-geometry CMOS designs. The process detector provides the means to assess process variation from die to die and on chip variation across large die. Process detectors are especially useful in the bring up and characterization phase of new silicon, assessing and compensating for ageing and minimizing voltage guard bands through voltage scaling schemes. 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
- Measurement of multiple device types
- Support for custom delay chain structures
- Signature Response on Demand
- Scan-path Inserted
- Fault coverage and test options
- Created using standard digital process layers
- Small size
Benefits
- Process speed assessment & characterisation
- Assess aging
- Critical Voltage & Timing Analysis
Applications
- In-die process speed detection
- Age monitoring and compensation
- Enabling voltage scaling schemes
What’s Included?
- Datasheet
- GDSII
- LEF (Abstract) view
- Liberty timing files
- LVS netlist
- Verilog model
Silicon Options
| Foundry | Node | Process | Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSMC | 7nm | N7 | Available on request |
Specifications
Identity
Part Number
dwc_sensors_pd_tsmcn7
Vendor
Synopsys, Inc.
Type
Silicon IP
Provider
HQ:
USA
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Frequently asked questions about PVT Monitor IP cores
What is Process Detector (For DVFS and monitoring process variation), TSMC N7?
Process Detector (For DVFS and monitoring process variation), 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.