embedded world: Springsoft launches visibility automation and debug system

According to the company, the system records the minimal signal data needed from logic simulation to achieve full visibility into the functional behavior of complex IC and SoC designs. This process minimises simulation overhead and provides data that can then be used with the Verdi system for more efficient debug and analysis. SpringSoft claims engineers can choose the behavior analysis mode that best fits verification requirements, transparently switch between modes and store/reuse analysis results. "Visibility automation is all about improving verification throughput and predictability," said Thomas Li, director of product marketing at SpringSoft. "The ability to reuse behavior analysis results in a seamless flow with debug makes it easier to realise the productivity benefits and reduced overhead savings of these technologies." According to Li, the new Siloti flow is based on a unified essential signal database that can be shared by multiple simulation runs and works in conjunction with the open architecture of SpringSoft's design knowledge and fast signal databases. Essential signal analysis can be performed once per design with all results stored in the new behavior analysis database, eliminating the need to perform data analysis multiple times during debug. Engineers can also use saved results to refine the essential signal dump list used during full chip simulation for further analysis and debug.