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VLSI & Semiconductor Engineering

Design verification, SoC validation, silicon bring-up support, embedded software integration, and engineering augmentation for semiconductor programmes.

Design VerificationSoC ValidationSilicon Bring-upEmbedded SoC SWPhysical DesignEngineering Augmentation
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Design Verification

Design Verification (DV)

Functional verification support for RTL and block-level designs using industry-standard methodologies.

🔍 DV Methodology

  • UVM (Universal Verification Methodology)
  • Constrained random stimulus
  • Functional coverage analysis
  • Code coverage closure
  • Assertion-based verification (ABV)

🧪 Testbench Development

  • UVM testbench construction
  • Scoreboard and monitor design
  • Reference model development
  • Test plan execution
  • Regression management

📋 Verification Planning

  • Verification plan authoring
  • Coverage closure strategy
  • Bug tracking and triage
  • Spec review and analysis
  • Sign-off metrics reporting
SoC Validation

SoC Validation & Silicon Bring-up

Post-silicon validation and early silicon bring-up support to get SoC programmes to production faster.

💎 Silicon Bring-up

  • Power-on and boot sequencing
  • Clock and reset bring-up
  • Memory subsystem validation
  • Peripheral bring-up (USB, PCIe, DDR)
  • JTAG / debug port configuration

🏗️ SoC Validation

  • Functional validation at silicon
  • Performance benchmarking
  • Interface validation (USB, PCIe)
  • Power management validation
  • Thermal characterisation support

🔌 Embedded SoC Software

  • BSP development for custom SoCs
  • Early SDK development
  • Linux/RTOS bring-up
  • Peripheral driver development
  • Firmware for on-chip processors
Physical Design

Physical Design Support

Engineering support for digital physical design flows — from synthesis to signoff.

📐 Synthesis & Implementation

  • RTL synthesis (DC / Genus)
  • Floor planning support
  • Place and route assistance
  • Timing closure (STA)
  • Power analysis support

🔎 Signoff & Verification

  • Static timing analysis (STA)
  • Physical verification (DRC/LVS)
  • IR drop and EM analysis
  • Clock domain crossing (CDC)
  • Formal verification support

🏭 Foundry Interaction

  • PDK / foundry rule compliance
  • Tape-out preparation
  • ECO management
  • Yield improvement analysis
  • Test structure integration
Engineering Augmentation

VLSI Engineering Augmentation

Flexible specialist resource models for semiconductor teams that need domain expertise without permanent headcount.

👥 Staff Augmentation

  • DV engineers on-demand
  • Physical design specialists
  • Validation engineers
  • Software engineers for SoC
  • RTL design support

📦 Project-Based Engagement

  • Block-level DV programs
  • IP bring-up projects
  • Verification closure milestones
  • Custom tool development
  • Methodology consulting

🎓 Knowledge Transfer

  • UVM methodology training
  • Internal team upskilling
  • Best practice workshops
  • Tool flow training
  • Documentation and handover

Need VLSI engineering support?

Talk to Noveltronix about design verification, SoC validation, silicon bring-up, or semiconductor engineering augmentation.

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