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Intelligent Analysis, Visualization, and Debugging Tool for IC Layout Parasitics
Synopsys ParagonX delivers rapid, visual IC layout parasitics analysis and debugging, empowering design teams to identify and resolve parasitic-induced performance issues early in the design flow. ParagonX is remarkably easy to learn and use and works with Synopsys StarRC and other EDA workflows. It has the speed and capacity to analyze top-level parasitics of even very large designs. By accelerating root-cause detection, ParagonX increases design robustness, reliability, and performance of analog and custom semiconductor designs.
Key Benefits
Features
High-Speed Parasitic Analysis
ParagonX delivers unmatched speed and capacity for analyzing resistance, capacitance, and crosstalk effects in IC layouts. Its process-agnostic engine enables engineers to detect performance bottlenecks before layout completion, minimizing costly design iterations. The tool efficiently handles massive netlists, providing actionable results within minutes or hours, even for the most complex designs and advanced process nodes.
Visual Root-Cause Debugging
Intuitive visualizations let you quickly trace and understand parasitic impacts, isolating the exact sources of layout-induced problems. Interactive graphical feedback highlights critical problem areas and facilitates rapid root-cause identification. This accelerates issue resolution, promotes collaboration among team members, and supports better design decisions throughout the development cycle.
Sensitivity-Driven Design Optimization
ParagonX calculates sensitivity for resistance and capacitance parameters, highlighting the most critical parasitics. This enables designers to efficiently prioritize layout improvements for maximum performance gain. The platform enables what-if analysis and scenario comparisons, empowering engineers to optimize layouts proactively and avoid costly post-layout fixes.
Automated Net and Device Matching
Robust analysis compares nets and devices, including coupling capacitance, point-to-point resistance, and RC delays. Automated matching ensures precision in analog, mixed-signal, and digital designs. ParagonX’s algorithms can compare instance matching across multiple nets, streamlining verification and enhancing confidence in design integrity.
ERC Verification Automation
Integrated electrical rule checking (ERC) detects circuit errors early, safeguarding chip functionality and reliability. Automated verification streamlines QA and design revision cycles, catching potential issues before tape-out. ParagonX’s ERC reporting provides comprehensive insights, reducing manual review and improving overall design robustness.
Python Extensibility
Flexible scripting enables custom workflow automation and integration with proprietary processes. Engineers can tailor ParagonX to specific project requirements for enhanced productivity. Python extensibility supports custom analyses, batch processing, and integration with broader design automation frameworks, expanding tool versatility.
Seamless EDA Integration
ParagonX interfaces smoothly with Custom Compiler and other custom layout flows, supporting industry-standard modeling formats and extraction processes. Seamless integration simplifies adoption and accelerates deployment within existing workflows.
Testimonials
"With ParagonX, I can find a weak point on a 20GB extract in minutes, taking me right to the coordinates of the problematic area."
Ken Dyer
|Principal Analog Design Engineer, Microsoft
Technical Capabilities
Synopsys ParagonX offers industry-leading capabilities for early-stage IC layout parasitics analysis and visualization. Its process-agnostic architecture supports advanced technology nodes and large-scale netlists, with high-speed performance and easy-to-use GUI. The tool integrates with major EDA platforms, supports Python-based extensibility, and provides automated net/device matching and ERC verification. ParagonX requires minimal input and delivers actionable insights for a wide range of design styles.
FAQ
ParagonX can analyze IC layouts after parasitic extraction and before they are LVS clean, allowing issues to be detected and addressed at the earliest stages.
Yes, ParagonX is process-agnostic and fully compatible with the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing nodes.
ParagonX offers seamless integration with leading EDA platforms and supports industry-standard modeling formats for efficient workflow adoption.
ParagonX is suitable for analog, mixed-signal, custom digital, and digital designs, including SerDes, optical transceivers, power management ICs, SRAMs, clocks, and precision analog circuits.
Yes, ParagonX is Python extensible, enabling users to automate processes and tailor analyses to specific project needs.