Obsidian Solution Value

Experience Productivity Gains

Design productivity is tied to the ability to quickly generate large numbers of tests. RAVEN can be implemented in nightly test suites to continually generate hundreds of thousands of tests. Processor designs are verified with less time and effort than with alternative verification methodologies.

Fewer Respins

Obsidian can help clients eliminate costly manufacturing respins due to functional errors. Using a dynamic random test generator ensures that more of the design will be tested with better coverage, specifically around difficult to reach corner-cases. With proper deployment and training of RAVEN, verification teams can save the equivalent of one full respin for each design project.

Time-to-Market Advantage

Fully, 55% of embedded processor designs do not meet their scheduled release dates. Being first-to-market among competitors can be extremely advantageous for processor designers as revenues are typically doubled during the extra time period.

Cutting Verification Costs

If Obsidian can cut verification time by a modest 10%, the end user can claim a 5% reduction in total design costs. Based on the $50M cost of a 45nm processor, this element alone would result in a savings of $2.5M for the design project. These numbers will be higher for more complex processors and with better time savings.