Category: News & Events

EETimes : EDA tool preserves floorplan, intelligence in analog IP design migration

by thaliadaeditorNewsNews & Events

On the announcement of the new version of AMALIA, Nitin Dahad, editor-in-chief of EE Times, meets Sowmyan Rajagopalan for an advance briefing and video interview.

Visit EETimes web pages for the full article https://www.eetimes.com/eda-tool-preserves-floorplan-intelligence-in-analog-ip-design-migration/

Summary

In a recent interview, Sowmyan Rajagopalan, founder and CEO of Thalia Design Automation, discussed exciting new features introduced in the latest version of their IP reuse platform, Amalia. Among these advancements are notable offerings such as the Layout Automation Suite, aimed primarily at streamlining chip reuse, and the automated migration of analog integrated circuits. Rajagopalan highlighted that these developments could reduce layout migration times by 30-40%, ultimately modernising processes that traditionally lacked automation, especially in the analog and mixed-signal design sectors.

The discussion also delved into the historical evolution of Amalia, starting from its inception in 2011 to its significant advancements since venture funding in 2014. Thalia’s specialised focus on analog and mixed-signal design allows their platform to provide a unique automated flow for designing and migrating between semiconductor technologies. Rajagopalan emphasised the importance of retaining existing topological intelligence during the migration process to minimise risks associated with redesign. With an aim to position Amalia as the benchmark in its field, Rajagopalan outlined his vision for the company, focusing on customer engagement, expanding market opportunities, and enhancing the overall user experience in chip design.

Key topics & insights

🛠️   Necessity of automation in analog design

⚙️   Integration of Machine Learning

🏢   Strong client base and strategic partnerships

🏁   Feedback-driven development

🔍   Preserving topological intelligence

📊   Industry impact

💡   Visionary roadmap

IPSoC 20 Conference: Increasing confidence in analog and mixed signal design reuse

by Sowmyan RajagopalanBlogNews & Events

At the December virtual IPSoC conference, our CTO, Sowmyan Rajagopalan, presented his paper on increasing confidence in analog IP reuse. His presentation is available in the video below. If you would like to understand what Thalia’s targeted automation and migration expertise means for your next project, get in touch to find out more.

SemIsrael: Thalia CTO Sowmyan Rajagopalan discusses the challenges of analog IP reuse  

by Sowmyan RajagopalanBlogNews & Events

Looking back on June’s SemIsrael virtual event and reflecting on the topics discussed, it’s clear that the developments taking place in the fields of LIDAR and 5G are having a significant impact on the semiconductor industry.

The need for high speed sensors and data conversion to enable autonomous cars will place an increasing demand on the sector to deliver components quickly and evolve them as technology advances. While full autonomy is some way off, the evolutionary process of connected vehicles will mean that the needs will change as technology becomes more advanced and vehicle systems demand more from sensors and mobile data connectivity.

Machine learning was also prevalent in the agenda and discussions. The benefit of machine learning in migration from one process to another is clear and given the time that can be saved in getting new IPs to market, it’s no surprise that the industry is heading in this direction.

Verification, design, IoT devices and Thalia’s own targeted automation technologies are all areas where we are seeing machine learning play an ever-more important role. High performance circuits, including technologies such as 12FF and 7FF, are increasingly demanding the efficiency and accuracy that machine learning can deliver at pace.

Our CTO, Sowmyan Rajagopalan, presented his paper on addressing technology differences in IP reuse. His presentation is available in the video below. If you would like to understand what Thalia’s targeted automation and migration expertise means for your next project, get in touch to find out more.

Presenting in a virtual world

by Sowmyan RajagopalanBlogNewsNews & Events

A few weeks ago, our founder and CTO, Sowmyan Rajagopalan, was due to give a presentation at the DATE Grenoble Conference. For obvious reasons, that conference didn’t proceed as planned, with speakers instead giving virtual presentations to the audience remotely.

Sowmyan gave the following presentation, talking about why analog IP reuse is a big problem for semiconductor companies, as well as providing an introduction of who Thalia is and how we can help.

His presentation addresses the decision fork that companies face: designing new IPs or building a portfolio of analog IPs.

Thankfully, this isn’t necessarily an either or situation though. We can help.

Watch his presentation to hear more.