The concept of IR drop in silicon chips has always been a crucial aspect of chip design. However, recent technological trends and the emergence of new challenges, such as voltage-sensitive paths, have ...
SAN FRANCISCO — Cadence Design Systems Inc. has extended the IR drop analysis capability of its Voltage Storm power analysis tool. The capability, known as PowerMeter, is designed to enable ...
IR-drop has always been somewhat of an issue in chip design; voltage decreases as current travels along any path with any resistance. Ohm’s Law is likely the first thing that every electrical engineer ...