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AI-Accelerated Optimization Flow for Robust Analog and Mixed-Signal Circuit Design Against Process Variation
DescriptionEkepower is committed to developing chips for advanced printing technology. A key feature of these innovative chips is their integration of diverse circuit block functionalities into a single device. These include high-voltage motor and printhead drivers, precise timing references essential for the entire system, and RF sensor integration capable of detecting signals with extremely low voltage. Finding a universal simulation and verification platform that efficiently accommodates the unique requirements of different circuit blocks remains a significant challenge.

By leveraging integration with the Solido Simulation Suite and Solido Design Environment, users gain access to comprehensive analysis and accelerated performance compared to traditional workflows, without compromising accuracy. Additionally, AI-driven variation-aware feature enable thorough verification and identification of circuit distributions, facilitating the efficient creation of trimming plans to optimize both analysis and circuit performance.

Ekepower leverages this design flow to efficiently verify and optimize circuit blocks with varying properties simultaneously through transient, RF, and mixed-signal analysis, achieving speed improvements of up to 7.6x over conventional methods. Additionally, the AI-powered and automated trimming flow effectively optimizes circuit blocks, resulting in an overall reduction in top-level voltage variation.