Cadence Enhances System IP Portfolio with NoC Integration for Improved Connectivity

As the demand for larger, more complex Systems on Chips (SoCs) and disaggregated multi-chip systems continues to rise to meet escalating compute demands, the challenge of data delivery within and between silicon components has become increasingly difficult. This challenge impacts power, performance, and area (PPA) metrics. To address this issue, Cadence has introduced the Janus NoC, a solution that efficiently manages high-speed communications with minimal latency, enabling customers to achieve their PPA targets faster and with lower risk.

Boyd Phelps, senior vice president and general manager of the Silicon Solutions Group at Cadence, emphasized the company's commitment to innovation, stating, “Cadence is an established leader in IP and design quality, and we continue to invest in our foundational interface and processor IP, system IP, software, and design services capabilities to enable our customers to develop differentiated and disaggregated designs.” The addition of the Cadence Janus NoC to Cadence's system IP portfolio marks a significant milestone in their strategy to provide value-added solutions to customers.

The Cadence Janus NoC builds upon Cadence's legacy of trusted Tensilica® RTL generation tools. Customers can leverage Cadence's comprehensive portfolio of software and hardware for simulation and emulation of their NoC, gaining valuable insights into its performance using Cadence's System Performance Analysis tool (SPA). This approach allows for architectural exploration, leading to the optimal NoC design that meets specific product requirements.

One of the key advantages of the Cadence Janus NoC is its ability to mitigate routing congestion and timing issues commonly associated with complex SoC interconnects. By addressing these challenges early in the design process, Cadence's first-generation NoC provides a solid foundation for future innovations, including support for industry-standard memory and I/O coherence protocols. The NoC is backed by Cadence's strong reputation for IP quality and customer satisfaction, ensuring reliable technical support.

Among its features and benefits, the Cadence Janus NoC is praised for its user-friendly interface. Cadence's powerful GUI simplifies NoC configuration, catering to a wide range of design complexities, from small subsystems to full SoCs and future multi-chip systems. This ease of use empowers engineers to optimize their designs efficiently and effectively.