Memory Compiler and Logic Library IP Portfolio for TSMC 40nm Process
Portable Design News, Monday April 07, 2008
Virage Logic Corporation has announced the availability of memory compilers and logic libraries for TSMC’s 40- nanometer (nm) process. The new SiWare product portfolio provides semiconductor companies with silicon proven 40nm physical IP that is designed to enable System-on-Chips (SoCs) to run faster, manage power more efficiently, use less area, and achieve higher manufacturing yields.
The SiWare product line, first introduced in October 2007 for the 65nm process node, addresses the increasingly complex design requirements placed on physical IP at advanced process nodes. The SiWare Memory compilers and SiWare Logic libraries provide designers with a complete “dashboard” of options for maximum flexibility in effectively managing design tradeoffs to meet their specific requirements.
As the first commercial IP provider with silicon proven memory compiler and logic library IP for TSMC’s 40nm process, Virage Logic offers customers early access to design more competitive chips at reduced risk while helping enable them to take advantage of significant cost savings. Primary end markets for SiWare IP on TSMC’s 40G process include computer, graphics, networking and storage applications, while primary end markets for SiWare IP on TSMC’s 40LP process include wireless, batteryoperated and consumer applications. With its advanced tradeoff capabilities, SiWare Memory users can achieve static power savings of up to 35 percent, 70 percent and 90 percent depending on their selection of the built-in light sleep, deep sleep and shutdown modes available in both the 40G and 40LP memories.
Silicon proven SiWare Memory compilers and SiWare Logic libraries are available now for early adopters of TSMC's 40G and 40LP processes. Project pricing starts at $100,000. The SiWare product portfolio supports all major electronic design automation (EDA) tool flows targeted for the 40nm process including Cadence Design Systems, Magma Design Automation and Synopsys.
Virage Logic Corporation, Fremont, CA (510) 360-8000 [www.viragelogic.com]
