SpringSoft simplifies verification of low-power chips with advanced power-aware debug solution

HSINCHU, TAIWAN: SpringSoft Inc., a global supplier of specialized IC design software, has introduced a new power-aware debug module for its award-winning Verdi Automated Debug System.

Power-aware debug accelerates the comprehension of power intent and automates the process of visualizing, tracing and analyzing the source of power-related errors. The module is fully integrated with the hardware description language (HDL) debug capabilities of the Verdi system, the cornerstone of SpringSoft’s family of Novas Verification Enhancement products that enable engineers to do more verification in less time.

SpringSoft’s power-aware debug combines support for the United Power Format (UPF) and Common Power Format (CPF) with design comprehension tools for understanding power intent and automated debug techniques to determine whether unexpected design behavior is caused by functional logic or power-related issues.

These capabilities are enabled within the Verdi environment for more efficient understanding and debug of low-power system-on-chip (SoC) designs. An early adopter release of the power-aware debug module is already in use by several top-tier global semiconductor companies.

“While CPF and UPF provide a consistent way of describing power intent from RTL design through verification, there have been no power-aware debug tools available at the RTL abstraction,” said Thomas Li, director of product marketing at SpringSoft.

“Verdi bridges this power verification gap by providing a universal platform for integrating power formats and innovations with HDL debug automation. Now that it’s easier to visualize, trace, and analyze complex power behaviors in both RTL and UPF/CPF code, engineers can resolve power issues earlier in the process and save valuable verification cycles.”

The Verdi Power-aware Debug Module is immediately available at U.S. list price of $5,000 for a one-year subscription license. It is fully supported with the latest release of the Verdi Automated Debug System, which is U.S. list priced at $14,000 for a one-year subscription license.