Presentation
Automated QA for Standard Cell Libraries used in RAIN RFID Chips
DescriptionLiberty file characterization is an arduous and time-consuming process. Liberty files contain millions of data points related to cell timing, power, and statistical variation dependent on complex settings within a Characterizer. With each new PDK, .lib files must be meticulously reviewed for errors that will result in STA failure and eventual production delays.
The proposed solution in this paper provides designers with a comprehensive characterization QA tool with differentiated debugging, automation and visualization capabilities.
Specifically, we describe an automated and custom QA workflow used by Impinj to find issues early in the design process which result in high quality products and on time deliveries. Approximately 150+ structural and rule-based checks are run with industry leading AI outlier detection on .libs, catching bugs early in the design process and yielding high quality libraries at every PDK revision. Custom API scripts are used to perform design specific checks and organize library information in user specified formats.
The proposed solution in this paper provides designers with a comprehensive characterization QA tool with differentiated debugging, automation and visualization capabilities.
Specifically, we describe an automated and custom QA workflow used by Impinj to find issues early in the design process which result in high quality products and on time deliveries. Approximately 150+ structural and rule-based checks are run with industry leading AI outlier detection on .libs, catching bugs early in the design process and yielding high quality libraries at every PDK revision. Custom API scripts are used to perform design specific checks and organize library information in user specified formats.
Event Type
Engineering Poster
TimeTuesday, June 245:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
LocationEngineering Posters, Level 2 Exhibit Hall