The best Power Analysis tool?

[hdang]

redhawk

Let's say I need to design a macro that is about 10k-20k transistors in mixed signal design. What is the best solution (in term of the best timing vs accuracy) for power analysis in the following conditions:

+ Using PrimePower: If I have RTL for the digital parts and its standard cell library power information. But, there is not any power information for the analog cells.
+ Using Nanosim: Same condition as above but my design using SOI process (spice model level=57). Does nanosim support it?
+ Using Hspice:
+ Simulate the whole macro using StarSimXT.

Thanks in advance,

 

[visualart]

It is
PowerCompile + PrimePower+naroSim+PowerMill

 

[hdang]

Re: What is the best Power Analysis tool?

Does anyone try nanosim with SOI technology (model level=57)?
How accurate it is?
I always have segment fault error when run directly and others unkown errors when run with option -z that invoke gentech util.

 

[linuxluo]

Re: What is the best Power Analysis tool?

hi,
I think it should be :
rtl : power compiler
gate: primepower
after p&r : voltagestorm
I think it's enough for ASIC design flow.

 

[joe2moon]

Re: What is the best Power Analysis tool?

Synopsys power solution (www.synopsys.com)
--- RTL-level: Power Compiler ...Power optimization
--- Gate-level: PrimePower ...Power analysis
--- Transistor-level: PowerMill/Nanosim ...Power analysis
========================================
Apache power solution (www.apache-da.com)
--- From design to verification: RedHawk-SDL ...Full-Chip Physical Power Solution
========================================
Synplicity power solution (www.synplicity.com)
--- Plan tool: PowerPlanner
--- Analysis tool: RealPower ... power grid verification
--- Power & Timing : PowerTime ....IR drop
========================================
Sequence power solution (www.sequencedesign.com)
--- Architectural/RTL/Gate-level: PowerTheater ...comprehensive set of power tools

 

[farmerwang]

Re: What is the best Power Analysis tool?

Power Theather

 

[linli]

Re: What is the best Power Analysis tool?

My vote goes for C@dence VoltageStorm

 

[treebear]

Re: What is the best Power Analysis tool?

After $ynop$y$ modify the product line, I think /n/a/n/o/s/i/m/ is better, especially for deep sub-micron.

 

[eexuke]

Re: What is the best Power Analysis tool?

Hi,
Cadence voltagestorm is a power tool mainly used to analysis IR-drop and EM

 

[edacw1]

I think
PowerCompile + PrimePower+naroSim/PowerMill/HSIM is very good!