InCyte chip estimation systems provide IC design teams, system architects and management with the ability to visualize tradeoffs throughout the chip design flow. Bringing IP and manufacturing data to bear on the earliest stage of chip planning, InCyte enables earlier and more informed decision-making in the context of critical decisions affecting chip performance, functionality and cost. The system helps design teams explore a wide range of chip architecture options in literally seconds including selection of IP, technology nodes and processes, power optimization strategies, packaging and much more. Using InCyte to develop a chip plan gives accurate insight into chip size, power, leakage and cost, as estimation results typically correlate to within 98% of final silicon.
InCyte users enter a high-level design specification, including gate counts, performance goals, off-chip bus connections, memory configurations and optional connectivity. They then select IP to be considered either by importing IP Lists they build by searching and selecting IP at ChipEstimate.com, choosing from InCyte's extensive integrated catalog or entering in custom IP definitions. After the initial specification is defined, InCyte returns a complete datasheet with estimations of final silicon including die area, performance*, power, leakage, yield*, package recommendations*, and production chip cost*.
Whether you're starting with a complete chip specification or just a high level block diagram, InCyte can provide you with meaningful feedback in seconds.
* Not included in all InCyte products; for more information, please see below.
InCyte Chip Estimation Products
Three configurations of InCyte are available ranging from a free entry-level version to comprehensive systems with more accurate data modeling and greater analysis and output capabilities. View the InCyte comparison table.
InCyte Lite is the free downloadable, entry-level system used for project feasibility analysis at the early architectural stage of chip planning. The tools bases estimates on industry average IP library and process models, providing early predictions of chip die size, power, and leakage. Learn more and download now...
InCyte is used to develop and refine chip specifications, manage die and packaged chip costs, and aid in the exploration of various IP and manufacturing options. InCyte estimates are based on technology models created from design kits provided by leading IP suppliers and semiconductor manufacturers for increased accuracy. The tool guides users in the what-if analysis process, optimizing their specification to achieve functionality and performance goals. In addition to die size, power, and leakage estimates, InCyte allows users to input and assess performance targets and leverage available connectivity data for the most realistic chip estimation possible.
The system also includes the ability to use block diagrams as part of the specification input, and assists users in finding the IP that meets their functional and performance requirements. Rapid what-if analysis enables quick iterations to compare and refine design plans to achieve the optimal balance of functionality, performance and cost. Comprehensive reports are generated and direct integration into leading EDA implementation tools enables convergence from initial design estimations to final silicon. Learn more...
InCyte Enterprise offers a complete, standalone chip estimation solution for semiconductor companies. The system is used to generate refined chip specifications, accurate IC quotations and to customize chip estimations to meet their corporation's internal requirements. InCyte Enterprise allows for estimation with custom IP and manufacturing processes and for tuning of technology models for the highest possible accuracy. The system resides within a customer's secure corporate network, providing users with a local, dedicated chip estimation environment. InCyte Enterprise can be linked into internal IP and technology databases and tightly integrated into a company's chip implementation flow. Learn more...
