PrimeSim Reliability Analysis

"Automotive ICs govern the operation of a plethora of mission-critical functions such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), braking and steering and, therefore, require systematic FMEDA [failure modes, effects and diagnostic analysis] analysis to ensure high levels of functional safety. The analog fault simulation technology of PrimeSim Reliability Analysis solution offers high-performance, customizable fault models and an open fault database, enabling our designers to easily calculate IP-level FMEDA metrics and verify ISO 26262 compliance on our automotive ICs."

"High reliability and long operating lifetimes are critical requirements for ICs, especially in automotive and space applications. The electromigration analysis technology in PrimeSim Reliability Analysis solution is easy to use, delivers improved performance and has been extensively used to analyze our analog IPs. We worked closely with Synopsys to develop a sophisticated variation-aware aging flow using the MOS aging technology in PrimeSim Reliability Analysis solution and PrimeSim XA's Monte Carlo analysis technology to model the impact of device variation in aging analysis, improving the long-term reliability of our memory and analog/mixed-signal IP."

"High sigma Monte Carlo analysis is critical to ensuring the robustness of standard cell libraries for today's demanding HPC, data center and mobile applications. The advanced variability analysis technology in PrimeSim Reliability Analysis enables 4-7 sigma characterization at a fraction of the runtime cost of brute-force Monte Carlo analysis, with tight correlation to PrimeSim HSPICE, and is deployed for library characterization within AMD. We look forward to collaborating with Synopsys to broaden usage of this technology for other applications."