Maximizing Chip Design Efficiency with Ansys SigmaDVD Technology | DAC 2024 Panel

In this in-depth technical discussion, experts from Qualcomm and Microsoft share their experiences with Ansys' revolutionary SigmaDVD™ technology for addressing power integrity challenges in semiconductor design. Moderated by Murat Becer, Head of R&D for Ansys Semiconductor products, this video dives into cutting-edge techniques for dynamic voltage drop (DVD) prevention, sign-off methodologies, and optimization. Learn how SigmaDVD™ enable high-coverage voltage drop analysis, reducing violations and enhancing power and area savings. Watch as Qualcomm’s Mohit Jain and Microsoft’s Chip Stratakos explain how this breakthrough new technology streamlined their chip design workflows, delivering improved timing and accelerated time to market. 00:00 - Welcome and Speaker Introductions 02:30 - Overview of SigmaDVD Technology 04:15 - Introduction to Redhawk SC for Power Delivery Networks 09:45 - SigmaDVD: Solving High-Frequency Switching Noise 14:30 - SigmaPD for Early Voltage Drop Prevention 24:00 - Real-World Results: Using SigmaPD to Improve Design Efficiency 30:00 - Introduction to SigmaAV: High-Coverage Voltage Sign-Off 38:15 - Voltage Drop and Timing Co-Analysis with SigmaAV 42:00 - Improving Timing Slack and Power Recovery 45:30 - Closing Thoughts and Future Outlook