EDN

From timing to power: the shift in modeling standards

There's been a shift in what's needed in modeling standards for IC design. The focus has moved from timing to power consumption. Timing modeling, which dominated much of the effort from the early to ...
GitHub

RISC-V-Tapeout-Chip-program-Week-3

Continuing with RISC-V journey,, This week 3 deals witth the Gate level simulation (GLS) and Static timing analysis fundamentals. Gate-Level Simulation (GLS) is the process of simulating a synthesized ...
IEEE

Gate-level modeling for CMOS circuit simulation with ultimate FinFETs

Abstract: With the high complexity of current digital circuits, the use of gate-level models during the design process is mandatory. For standard CMOS technologies, designers assemble standard cells ...
GitHub

gate-level-simulation

Gate-level implementation of a 2-to-1 multiplexer using Verilog, complete with a testbench, truth table validation, and waveform analysis for beginners in digital logic design. Gate-level ...
EDN

Mixed-level modeling allows IC virtual prototypes

The continuing advancements in semiconductor technology have led to production flows for 130nm, 90nm and below, enabling 40 million-plus gate chips to be reliably manufactured. This article explores ...
Semiconductor Engineering

Writing Reusable UPF For RTL And Gate-Level Low Power Verification

The Unified Power Format (UPF) is used to specify the power intent of a design. Once written, the UPF file is applied at every stage of the design cycle — starting with the RTL, then the gate-level, ...