Unique FastSPICE algorithm delivers up to 10X faster
simulation throughput


Key Benefits 

   •   Addresses advanced-node challenges including parasitics and
       variations 

   •   Supports higher capacity with highly accurate timing analysis

   •   Shortens simulation time from weeks to just days
  

Delivering high performance and capacity, Cadence® Spectre® eXtensive Partitioning
Simulator (XPS) FastSPICE simulator provides fast, accurate simulation of large,
memory-intensive and mixed-signal designs. The simulation solution is integrated into
the Cadence Spectre Circuit Simulator infrastructure, so you can use the same models,
process design kits (PDKs), and methodology to verify your design.


Reduce Memory Simulation Time from Weeks to Days

Traditional FastSPICE technologies are no longer effective in meeting the verification
challenges found at advanced nodes. Cadence Spectre XPS fills a gap in simulation
technology, providing capabilities that address increasing parasitics, low-power circuit
structures, variation, and other advanced-node challenges. 

With its unique partitioning technology and new FastSPICE algorithm, Spectre XPS
supports:

   •   Higher capacity and up to 10X faster simulation throughput while requiring up to
        3X less system memory

   •   Accurate timing and power analysis for advanced-node, low-power embedded
        memory applications

   •   Shortened simulation time from weeks to just days


Improve Mixed-Signal Design

The increased complexity and functionality of many mixed-signal designs, such as
phase-locked loops (PLL), analog-to-digital converters (ADC), logic, and power
management, require new simulation solutions that provide a tradeoff between accuracy
and performance. Building on the results accuracy you are used to with Spectre
Accelerated Parallel Simulator (APS), the Spectre XPS algorithms integrated into the
Spectre infrastructure:

   •   Enable complete re-use of your existing Spectre methodology, PDKs, models, and
        commands, greatly reducing the cost of maintaining multiple simulation solutions

   •   Provide a seamless methodology for making the accuracy/performance trade-off


Spectre Infrastructure Covers SPICE, Advanced SPICE, RF, and FastSPICE

The complete Spectre infrastructure covers SPICE, advanced SPICE, RF, and FastSPICE.
You can reuse models, PDKs, stimulus, analysis, and your overall methodology, reducing
support costs and accelerating your time to production. 

Spectre XPS also integrates into the Cadence Virtuoso® Analog Design Environment for
mixed-signal design, and into the Cadence Virtuoso Liberate MX memory characterization
tool for SRAM memory characterization.