Introduction to Low-Power Design Challenges
In the realm of modern technology, where wearables, smart appliances, automotive electronics, industrial automation, and big data processing are prevalent, low-power design has become a critical aspect across various industries. Cadence OrCAD offers a comprehensive low-power solution to address the challenges faced in power management throughout the design flow.
Comprehensive Design Flow Coverage
Cadence OrCAD's low-power solution encompasses architecture optimization, power estimation and analysis, functional verification, implementation and signoff, and provides IP for digital and mixed-signal designs at both the chip and system level. This holistic approach ensures that power considerations are integrated at every step of the design process, mitigating risks and reducing product development time and costs.
Support for Industry Standards and Customization
One of the key features of Cadence OrCAD is its support for industry-standard power intent formats, including CPF and IEEE 1801. This flexibility allows customers to adopt their preferred design flow while leveraging the comprehensive capabilities of the low-power solution. Additionally, the solution enables customization to meet specific design requirements, ensuring maximum effectiveness and efficiency.
Power-Aware Design Verification and Implementation
Cadence OrCAD integrates power-aware verification tools that analyze design interactions between functional and power modes to detect potential bugs or errors early on. By supporting both IEEE 1801 and CPF power intent formats, the solution ensures that power management is meticulously validated throughout the design process. Moreover, the implementation phase focuses on making strategic trade-offs and optimizations for leakage and dynamic power to achieve low-power designs with high Quality of Results (QoR).
System-Level Power Integrity Assurance
An exceptional feature of Cadence OrCAD is its ability to link chip and system-level power integrity verification. By considering power constraints across the entire system, including chip, board, and package levels, the solution guarantees that the designed product meets the specified power intent comprehensively. This integrated approach reduces the likelihood of re-spins and product delays, ultimately lowering development costs and ensuring efficient power management.
Proven Production Success
Cadence OrCAD's low-power solution has a track record of success, having been utilized in thousands of designs in production environments. This proven reliability demonstrates the effectiveness and robustness of the solution in real-world applications, instilling confidence in users regarding its performance and capabilities.
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