Fast and accurate memory characterization


Key Benefits 

   •   Characterizes large macro blocks efficiently and accurately

   •   Delivers fast runtime

   •   Performs independently accurate SPICE characterization runs
  

The Cadence® Virtuoso® Liberate™ MX memory characterization solution extends
Cadence’s ultra-fast standard cell and I/O library characterization capabilities to cover
larger macro blocks such as memory and custom cores. Macro blocks require additional
pre-analysis steps in order to make fast and accurate characterization feasible. The
Liberate MX solution leverages a network of distributed CPUs and utilizes the patented
Inside View technology for optimizing characterization runtime. In this way, memories
and cores can be characterized quickly and easily with the same accuracy and methods
as standard cells, including the generation of timing constraints and modeling of current
source models for timing and noise.

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