CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive

13 April 2010

Implementation Investments

Apache Design Solutions’ Power and Noise Platforms Adopted by Aptina

Apache Design Solutions announced that Aptina has adopted Apache’s RedHawk-NX and Totem-MMX solutions for accurate analysis, optimization, and sign-off of Aptina’s CMOS image sensors designs. Aptina selected Apache solutions based on the tools’ ability to simultaneously perform system-on-chip (SoC) and transistor-level analysis, the ease with which they fit into their existing flow, and their ability to prevent overdesign by identifying and reducing IR drop.

Image sensor arrays are very large and must maintain very low levels of noise for good quality image. Aptina will use Apache’s Totem-MMX, a transistor-level power / ground noise analysis and verification solution, to analyze and sign-off the huge analog sensor arrays which are implemented using custom-layout of transistors. The image sensor array is then compiled into accurate and efficient custom macro model (CMM) and imported to RedHawk-NX for a full-chip, mixed-signal dynamic power integrity simulation. The combination of Totem and RedHawk allows customers to consider the impact of analog transient supply currents on the digital logic of the SoC. Apache’s high-capacity integrated solution helps prevent power-related design failures.

“Our leading edge CMOS sensors require analysis and verification tools with super large capacity handling,” said Roger Panicacci, VP of Product Development, Aptina. “After benchmarking several tools, Apache clearly demonstrated the ability to accurately analyze our most advanced CMOS sensor designs with very complex logic structures. By adopting Apache’s power and noise platforms, we feel confident that our designs will maintain their competitive edge in performance and cost.”

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