Changes In Mixed-Signal IC Verification

Analog and digital engineers are now required to collaborate more closely as the distinction between their roles blurs in advanced SoCs and multi-die assemblies. Traditionally, analog engineers relied on waveform analysis for verification, while digital engineers treated analog blocks as black boxes. Shekar Chetput from Cadence emphasizes the need for both digital and analog expertise to enhance mixed-signal simulations and ensure the reliability of complex and costly devices. The convergence of these engineering disciplines is driving changes in mixed-signal IC verification processes.