CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
2 December 2008
Implementation Investments
eSilicon Achieves First-Pass Silicon Success On World's Fastest FPGA With Magma's Implementation Software
Magma® Design Automation Inc. announced that eSilicon Corporation used Magma's IC implementation software to design the world's fastest field programmable chip. With Magma's integrated synthesis and place-and-route system, eSilicon was able to maximize performance and achieve first-pass silicon success.
Designed for Achronix Semiconductor, a newly launched fabless semiconductor company, the device is the first in the Speedster™ family of FPGAs and operates at speeds up to 1.5 GHz, representing a three-fold increase in performance over traditional FPGAs. The 65-nanometer (nm) design included very complex internal circuitry and several high-speed multi-protocol interfaces. With its ability to concurrently address timing, power and area challenges in nanometer designs, the Magma software allowed eSilicon to achieve the required operating speed and reduce turnaround time.
"eSilicon has built a reputation for delivering complex designs within short timeframes," said Jim Kupec, chief operating officer of eSilicon. "With advanced capabilities and an integrated approach to IC design, the Magma software was an excellent solution that enabled us to meet the challenging requirements of the Achronix design."
"The first-time silicon success and superior performance achieved by eSilicon on the Achronix design demonstrates the ability of Magma's software to improve performance, power and turnaround time of nanometer ICs," said Kevin Moynihan, general manager of Magma's Design Implementation Business Unit. "Magma software and eSilicon's expert design services are a powerful combination."
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