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Fast, High-Capacity Voltage-Drop and Electromigration (EM/IR) Analysis
Synopsys PrimeX is a light-weight solution for analyzing the top hierarchy of full-chip designs that are too large for most in-design tools. By delivering rapid, lightweight analysis of large power distribution networks, PrimeX empowers engineers to identify weaknesses, optimize layouts, and accelerate design cycles for advanced semiconductor projects.
Key Benefits
Features
Early EM/IR Analysis
PrimeX provides comprehensive EM/IR verification for top-level power and signal nets early in the design flow. Shift-left analysis enables designers to identify critical voltage-drop and electromigration risks before signoff, reducing costly late-stage fixes and overall design time.
Ultra-High Capacity and Speed
Engineered to process full-chip, top-hierarchy interconnects, PrimeX uses advanced heuristics for rapid analysis. Designers can simulate massive nets and receive detailed results within hours, supporting faster iteration and robust verification.
Full-Chip Top-Level Verification
PrimeX validates the entire power grid and top-level signal routing across full-chip designs. Its unmatched capacity ensures even the largest interconnect networks are verified, optimized, and debugged efficiently.
Interactive Optimization and Debugging
PrimeX overlays analysis results on the layout by layer and polygon, allowing intuitive graphical debugging. Engineers can efficiently locate weaknesses and bottlenecks, making targeted improvements through interactive feedback.
Lightweight Setup and Ease of Use
Designed for productivity, PrimeX features a simple setup and intuitive graphical user interface. Users can begin analysis with minimal training, eliminating the need for extensive Foundry or PDK qualifications.
Power and Signal Net Support
PrimeX analyzes both power and signal nets at the top integration level, reporting resistive coupling between blocks and supporting multiple power pads or ports for comprehensive coverage.
Graphical Debugging Tools
Results are visually presented, letting users quickly identify and address critical EM/IR issues. This graphical approach speeds up the debug process and enhances design transparency.
Efficient Reporting
PrimeX generates detailed reports highlighting areas of concern, bottlenecks, and resistive coupling. These insights help teams prioritize fixes and maintain project momentum.
Testimonials
"We have adopted PrimeX for our top-level signoff methodology because of its ability to analyze very large power nets that are impractical to stimulate using other tools."
Jon Rogers
|Alphawave
Technical Capabilities
Synopsys PrimeX delivers shift-left EM/IR analysis for full-chip, top-hierarchy power and signal nets, providing early feedback and rapid iteration. Its advanced heuristics enable fast mathematical analysis with controlled accuracy, while the lightweight setup and intuitive GUI let designers be productive immediately. PrimeX supports vast interconnect networks, overlays results for graphical debug, and generates actionable reports for layout optimization and reliability assurance.
FAQ
PrimeX enables EM/IR analysis at the earliest stages, allowing teams to address issues before signoff and reduce late-stage rework.
No, PrimeX offers lightweight setup and does not require Foundry or PDK qualifications, making it easy to use with minimal training.
Yes, PrimeX is built for ultra-high capacity, efficiently analyzing massive top-level power and signal nets.
PrimeX overlays analysis results on the layout, providing interactive, visual debugging tools for quicker optimization.
PrimeX supports both power and signal nets at the top hierarchy, including resistive coupling and multiple power pad configurations.