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Power validation based on power assertion specification

US11907630B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 19, 2020
Grant dateFeb 20, 2024
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Expiry dateDec 11, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2119/06
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method is provided for performing power validation on an integrated circuit (IC) design based on a power assertion specification. The method includes receiving the power assertion specification for the IC design, where the power assertion specification includes a predicted power consumption. Power consumption of the IC design is estimated according to power assertions specified in the power assertion specification. The estimated power consumption is compared against the predicted power consumption included in the power assertion specification. The IC design is determined to be associated with a power assertion failure based on results of the comparing. In response to determining that the IC design is associated with the power assertion failure, the IC design is refined to remedy the power assertion failure.

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