Synopsys Tapes Out SLM PVT Monitor IP on TSMC N5 and N3E Processes
Rohan Bhatnagar, Staff Product Manager, Synopsys EDA Group
Vendor:
NTLab
Category:
PVT Monitor
Process/Voltage/Temperature Sensor (Supply voltage 3.3V/1.2V)
PVT Detector is a unique solution intended to continuously monitor IC status at several on-die locations.
Overview
PVT Detector is a unique solution intended to continuously monitor IC status at several on-die locations. It is able to detect manufacturing process deviation, perform voltage and die temperature measurement.
PVT detector consists of VT module as a calculation center for voltage and temperature measurements, Process detector with process units, and voltage/temperature sensor units. VT module is able to maintain up to 15 external voltage/temperature sensor units of two types in any variations: from 1.08V to 1.32V (SU_12) and from 2.25V to 3.6V (SU_33) voltage measurement ranges.
Key features
- TSMC 55nm CMOS technology
- Temperature measurement range from -40°C to +125°C
- Voltage measurement range: 1.08V to 1.32V, 2.25V to 3.6V
- High accuracy temperature and voltage measurements
- Process detector for regular-voltage and high-voltage threshold MOS transistors
- One embedded voltage/temperature sensors
- Up to 15 remote temperature/voltage sensors
Block Diagram
055TSMC_PVT_03 block diagram
Applications
- Die temperature monitoring
- Supply voltage low battery indication
- Process deviation detection
- Pseudo static analog digitization
- System performance detection
What’s Included?
- Schematic or NetList
- Abstract view (.lef and .lib files)
- Layout (optional)
- Behavioral model (for functional verification)
- Extracted view (optional)
- GDSII
- DRC, LVS, antenna report
- Test bench with saved configurations (optional)
- Documentation
Silicon Options
| Foundry | Node | Process | Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSMC | 55nm | GP | Silicon Proven |
Specifications
Identity
Part Number
055TSMC_PVT_03
Vendor
NTLab
Type
Silicon IP
Files
Note: some files may require an NDA depending on provider policy.
Provider
HQ:
Lithuania
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 Process/Voltage/Temperature Sensor (Supply voltage 3.3V/1.2V)?
Process/Voltage/Temperature Sensor (Supply voltage 3.3V/1.2V) is a PVT Monitor IP core from NTLab listed on Semi IP Hub. It is listed with support for tsmc Silicon Proven.
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.