MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.,
Oct. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --
Highlights
- Jointly developed VDK supports Infineon's next generation AURIX
TC4xx 32-bit Microcontroller with Parallel Processing Unit for
affordable and powerful implementation of Artificial Intelligence
(AI) algorithms and high-speed control loops
- Internal deployment of VDK at Infineon accelerates concept
studies, software development and hardware verification
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) today announced the
availability of a Virtualizer Development Kit (VDK) supporting the
Infineon AURIX™ TC4xx Microcontroller Family. The availability of
the VDK for TC4xx is the result of the Infineon and Synopsys Center
of Excellence collaboration, a long-term close partnership focused
on accelerating the development of automotive systems based on
Infineon's AURIX microcontrollers. Infineon has also successfully
deployed the VDK internally to accelerate hardware and software
development from concept studies to validation activities resulting
in a better qualified and proven TC4xx virtual prototype model.
Synopsys VDKs enable partners, automotive tier 1s and OEMs to
start TC4xx software development months ahead of silicon
availability and shift testing and evaluation of automotive systems
from physical to virtual. The TC4xx virtual prototype supports a
comprehensive set of models for the Tricore™ CPU subsystem, the
Parallel Processing Unit (PPU), memories, communication, timer,
analog to digital converters, security and safety. The PPU, based
on Synopsys' DesignWare® ARC® EV7x Processor
IP, is a powerful, scalable and easy to integrate single
instruction-multiple data (SIMD) vector DSP for implementing
affordable AI and high-speed control performance in AURIX TC4xx.
The VDK enables early investigation and testing of innovative
algorithm implementations for AI and deep learning solutions for
predictive high-speed control loops required by future eMobility
use cases. In addition, external communication, co-simulation and
debug/test interfaces are provided to seamlessly bring the virtual
prototype into automotive development flows for software debugging,
virtual hardware-in-the-loop testing, and calibration and fault
testing. From interactive development to regression deployment in
high performance computing environment, the VDK for TC4xx
accelerates time-to-market, improves quality and reduces
development costs.
"eMobility, automated driving and new EE-architectures
introducing domain and zone control units are resulting in
increased software content and complexity. Automotive companies
need and require virtual prototypes to improve time-to-market while
maintaining control over quality, safety, and development costs,"
said Peter Schäfer, senior vice president and general manager,
Automotive Microcontroller at Infineon. "Our long-term
collaboration with Synopsys has resulted in a comprehensive,
qualified and proven virtual prototyping solution for the AURIX
TC4xx family that will help our customers start their development
earlier and deliver better products faster."
The Synopsys VDK for Infineon's AURIX TC4xx family has been
deployed internally at Infineon for a variety of use cases from
concept to validation. Use cases include hardware and software
concept studies for the suitability of new features in targeted
applications, MCAL development with a methodology to seamlessly
switch between virtual prototype and physical hardware in
Infineon's validation environment, and co-verification of
Infineon's low-level driver for hardware verification and
validation. Infineon is also using the VDK for customer
demonstrations and early preparation and verification of test
patterns before hardware verification in emulation. Infineon's
internal usage helps to accelerate virtual prototype development
and ensures better quality and tight integration with Infineon's
software.
"With increased electronic and software content, leading
automotive tier 1 and OEM companies are transitioning from physical
to a virtual development environment to meet tighter deadlines,
higher quality and more stringent safety and security
requirements," said Tom De Schutter, vice president of
engineering at Synopsys. "With our comprehensive automotive virtual
prototyping solutions, close collaboration with Infineon, and new
VDK for Infineon AURIX TC4xx, we are jointly enabling automotive
companies to start innovating and developing earlier, with higher
reliability and at lower costs."
Availability
The Synopsys VDK for the Infineon AURIX TC4xx Microcontroller
Family is available now. A demonstration of Synopsys's Virtualizer
Development Kit (VDK) will be showcased at Infineon's 4th annual
OktoberTech Technology Collaboration Forum, which will take place
virtually on October 29.
The Synopsys VDK for AURIX TC4xx is enhanced with an ecosystem
of solutions, including compilers, debuggers and new workflows, as
well as software products like peripheral drivers, operating system
and a wide span of automotive applications. The first elements are
now available to enable users to start development immediately. As
proof of concept, two automotive specific demonstrators developed
by partners Elektrobit and Vector using the Synopsys VDK will be
unveiled at electronica, an online event taking place, November 9-12.
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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