NVIDIA: Scalable and dynamic liberty verification for diverse IP

Accurate verification and QA of library files are vital for dependable SoC design. Liberty models provide the timing, power, and functional data that EDA tools rely on; any error or inconsistency in these files can cascade through the design flow, impacting performance, yield, and manufacturability. Comprehensive QA safeguards against costly rework and delays, ensuring foundational libraries support predictable, high-quality silicon.

For Nvidia, which bolsters large design teams and diverse IP portfolios, efficient and reliable QA becomes even more critical. Coordinating verification across multiple groups and projects is complex: each library must be rigorously checked for consistency and interoperability. As schedules tighten, customers require verification methods that scale seamlessly and enable rapid, streamlined delivery of validated libraries, keeping teams synchronized and accelerating IP integration, without sacrificing silicon quality.

This presentation discusses a collaboration between NVIDIA and Siemens EDA for integrating a rigorous, reliable, and scalable solution for quick liberty QA and delivery, through Solido Characterization Suite highlighting:

• A curated and dynamic flow for NVIDIA specific designs through Solido’s APIs for Liberty files
• Timing model comparison with Solido Analytics Compare across revisions to ensure PPA consistency
• Efficient reporting for actionable insights on identified discrepancies with Solido Analytics Validate.