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Avoiding The Top 10 Software Security Design Flaws


Half of the software-related security defects that provide entry to threat agents are not found in buggy code – they are flaws embedded in software design. The IEEE Center for Secure Design brought together some of the foremost experts in software security in a working group to tackle the issue of secure software design. This whitepaper covers their findings. Find out why so many design... » read more

Shift Left Your FPGA Design For Faster Time To Market


In just a few short years, FPGAs have become an integral part of system design for many applications either as a co-processor or the main system processor. As FPGA size and performance increases, system designers are able to utilize them for more tasks. The increased size and performance translates to greater complexity, which is further compounded as designers try to integrate more functionali... » read more

IC Validator Programmable EERC Mixed Mode Checking Technology


Traditional visual inspection or manual checking for electrical rule compliance is both time consuming and error prone. A new, comprehensive reliability solution is needed to reduce time to market, improve reliability and ensure longer device operation. This paper is a companion to the introductory IC Validator programmable Extended Electrical Rule Check (EERC) white paper on netlist domain che... » read more

Building Secure Software At Enterprise Scale


The cost of finding and remediating a software defect reduces dramatically the earlier it is found in the development life cycle. This is not new news. What is new news is an approach that builds security into the development process in a way that is easy for developers to adopt, without slowing down their workflow. Download the paper to learn how you can: Prevent common bugs and flaw... » read more

VCS Fine-Grained Parallelism Simulation Performance Technology


Learn how fine-grained parallelism simulation technology enables delivery of breakthrough parallel simulation performance improvement needed to reduce turn-around time for critical-path tests. » read more

Synopsys SoundWire Test Suite


Validation and interoperability are always a challenge for any new protocol. An earlier white paper, Digital Audio Simplified: MIPI SoundWire, discussed the basics of digital audio transmission, and benefits of SoundWire over other audio interfaces. This whitepaper describes how easy it is to integrate and validate a SoundWire design using Synopsys SoundWire VIP Test Suite. To read more, cli... » read more

The Path To (Virtually) Zero Defective Parts Per Million


Despite thorough wafer and package testing, a small number of defective ICs can make their way into systems. These test "escapes" often return as field failures, increasing costs and eroding profit margins. They can also present a hazard if deployed in safety-critical systems, which is why companies purchasing semiconductors for automotive, medical, or aerospace applications often demand a zero... » read more

Connected Car Driving Change In Defect Detection


Automotive product design is rapidly evolving and the magnitude and pace of change facing engineering organizations is challenging incumbent processes and resources, especially in the area of software design. While connected cars are not new, the frequency and depth to which the industry is embracing this dynamic is accelerating. Software has emerged as a primary vehicle for innovation and diff... » read more

Meeting ISO 26262 Guidelines


The average car today contains up to 100 million lines of code. Software controls everything from safety critical systems like brakes and power steering, to basic vehicle controls like doors and windows. Yet the average car today may have up to 150,000 bugs, many of which could damage the brand, hurt customer satisfaction and, in the most extreme case, lead to a catastrophic failure. Software d... » read more

How A Complete IP Solution Speeds Time-to-Market And Reduces Risk For 10 Gigabit Ethernet Applications


This paper discusses the merits of IP for the growing 10G Ethernet market and introduces Synopsys’ complete DesignWare 10G Ethernet IP solution in the context of the technology and the target market. To read more, click here. » read more

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