CISCO ASIC Success with Synopsys SLM IPs

Cisco has been facing challenges in ensuring reliability, performance, and power efficiency in its high-performance networking silicon due to increasing transistor densities. To address this, Cisco has adopted Synopsys Silicon Lifecycle Management (SLM) IPs in its latest Silicon One ASICs, incorporating embedded monitors and analytics capabilities for real-time observability. The deployment of Synopsys SLM IPs, including the Process, Voltage, and Temperature Monitor subsystem, has enabled Cisco to optimize power and performance dynamically based on immediate conditions. By leveraging these IPs, Cisco has achieved enhanced observability, proactive reliability management, and improved lifecycle optimization for its ASIC designs, setting a new benchmark in the networking domain.