MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.,
Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced its
collaboration with SiMa.ai to bring its machine learning inference
at scale to the embedded edge. Through this engagement, SiMa.ai has
adopted key products from Synopsys DesignWare® IP,
Verification Continuum® Platform, and Fusion Design
Platform™ for the development of their
MLSoC™, a purpose-built machine-learning platform
targeted at specialized computer vision applications, such as
autonomous driving, surveillance, and robotics.
SiMa.ai selected Synopsys due to its expertise in functional
safety, complete set of proven solutions and models, and
silicon-proven IP portfolio that will help SiMa.ai deliver
high-performance computing at the lowest power. With Synopsys'
automotive-grade solutions, SiMa.ai can accelerate their SoC-level
ISO 26262 functional safety assessments and qualification while
achieving their target ASILs.
"Working closely with top-tier customers, we have developed a
software-centric architecture that delivers high-performance
machine learning at the lowest power. Our purpose-built, highly
integrated MLSoC supports legacy compute along with
industry-leading machine learning to deliver more than 30x better
compute-power efficiency, compared to industry alternatives," said
Krishna Rangasayee, founder and CEO, at SiMa.ai. "We are delighted
to collaborate with Synopsys towards our common goal to bring
high-performance machine learning to the embedded edge. Leveraging
Synopsys' industry-leading portfolio of IP, verification, and
design platforms enables us to reduce development risk and
accelerate the design and verification process."
"We are pleased to support SiMa.ai as it brings MLSoC chip to
market," said Manoj Gandhi, general
manager of the Verification Group at Synopsys. "Our collaboration
aims to address SiMa.ai's mission to enable customers to build
low-power, high-performance machine learning solutions at the
embedded edge across a diverse set of industries."
Since SiMa.ai's inception it has strategically collaborated with
Synopsys to support all aspects of their MLSoC architecture design
and verification.
The Synopsys Fusion Design Platform solutions enable optimized
implementation, including:
- Design Compiler® synthesis solution
- PrimeTime® for timing signoff
- PrimePower for power signoff
- Formality® equivalence-checking solution
The industry-leading hardware and software verification
solutions from the Verification Continuum platform enable scalable
SoC verification, including:
- Virtualizer™ virtual prototyping for earlier and faster
software development
- VCS® simulation with the smallest memory
footprint
- ZeBu® Server for system verification, benchmarking,
and power analysis
Synopsys' high-quality DesignWare IP enables rapid development
of SiMa.ai's MLSoC, including:
- DesignWare ARC® Embedded Vision Processor IP
- DesignWare MIPI, DDR, and PCI Express IP solutions
- DesignWare Foundation IP
- DesignWare Security IP
Learn more about Synopsys DesignWare IP, Verification Continuum
Platform, and Fusion Design Platform.
About Synopsys
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) is the Silicon to
Software™ partner for innovative companies developing
the electronic products and software applications we rely on every
day. As the world's 15th largest software company, Synopsys has a
long history of being a global leader in electronic design
automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP and is also growing its
leadership in software security and quality solutions. Whether
you're a system-on-chip (SoC) designer creating advanced
semiconductors, or a software developer writing applications that
require the highest security and quality, Synopsys has the
solutions needed to deliver innovative, high-quality, secure
products. Learn more at www.synopsys.com.
Editorial Contact:
Simone Souza
Synopsys, Inc.
650-584-6454
simone@synopsys.com
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