Exploring Synopsys' Virtual Prototyping Services

Synopsys Editorial Staff

Dec 11, 2023 / 2 min read

Successful Track Record of Collaborating with Customers

To successfully deploy a virtual prototype-based development approach, semiconductor and electronic products companies can rely on Synopsys services. Based on more than a hundred proven deployments, Synopsys provides the broadest expertise and experience in the industry. From tool and methodology training to the creation of architecture models and full virtual prototypes, Synopsys enables you to optimize your deployment for a project across your entire organization. The goal is your first time project success. These services are part of our complete Virtual Prototyping Solution which includes tools, models and services.

Synopsys’ fast delivery and high quality Virtual Prototype also saved us development costs and reduced the integration risk as we introduced our PXA3xx application processor to the highly competitive handheld and consumer markets."

Sam Arditi

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Senior Vice President, Marvell Cellular and Handheld Group

Virtual Prototyping Services

Tools and Modeling Methodology Training
Productivity comes from the proper usage of the tools and methodology. The tools and modeling methodology training ensures that users understand and maximize the use of the tool features as well as are familiar with the methodology concepts including SystemC™, TLM and SCML, as well as assisting in model and virtual prototype creation, architecture study project planning, use case traffic capture, architecture model creation, simulation, and analysis of results.


Architecture Design CoStart Services

More than tool-clicks, Synopsys CoStart services provide methodology guidelines and examples for Platform Architect including comprehensive design data illustrations that help educate users on Synopsys' state-of-the-art multicore architecture design flow. CoStart services provide an intense knowledge transfer, while assisting in architecture study project planning, use case traffic capture, architecture model creation, simulation, and analysis of results.


Virtual Prototype CoStart Services

  • CoStart VDK: Engage with Synopsys to derive customized VDKs from available reference VDKs
  • CoStart Training: Educate your modeling team with this VDK creation methodology training


Model Creation

Synopsys can deliver expertise in the creation of models and subsystems by complementing your own modeling team. If you require additional bandwidth or if you simply would like to rely on Synopsys’ modeling expertise for a specific part of your design, our model creation services will help you maximize the time to availability of your virtual prototype.


Full Virtual Prototype Creation

Synopsys delivers full virtual prototype creation services to companies who do not or do not want to have their own modeling team. Synopsys takes full ownership of modeling, assembling and delivering a virtual prototype to your end user teams. Such services can also include the integration of software tools, environment models and test environment, the customization of the virtual prototype tools for debug and analysis to meet your end-user specific needs.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Synopsys' virtual prototyping services are a comprehensive solution for semiconductor and electronic products companies seeking to optimize their projects. These services, backed by a proven track record of over a hundred successful deployments, offer a broad spectrum of expertise ranging from tool and methodology training to full virtual prototype creation. Synopsys' services aim to ensure first-time project success, and they have been recognized for their fast delivery and high-quality output. Their CoStart services offer more than just tool usage, providing methodology guidelines, and examples to educate users on Synopsys' state-of-the-art multicore architecture design flow. Whether you require additional bandwidth or specific modeling expertise, Synopsys' model creation services can complement your team and expedite the availability of your virtual prototype. For companies without a modeling team, Synopsys offers full virtual prototype creation services, taking full ownership of modeling, assembling, and delivering a virtual prototype tailored to your end-user specific needs.

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