At the heart of the SiConic ecosystem are two essential components: SiConic Explorer and SiConic Link. Together they enable efficient workplace setup, DUT installation, test case organization and execution, automated data collection, comprehensive result analysis, in-depth DUT evaluation and reaching key insights faster.
SiConic Explorer: the comprehensive Silicon Validation Environment
SiConic Explorer, the platform’s software backbone, provides DV and SV engineers with advanced tools to streamline validation workflows. SiConic Explorer offers an automated flow by integrating seamlessly with EDA verification tools based on the Portable Test and Stimulus Standard (PSS), for example the Cadence Perspec System Verifier.
SiConic Explorer enables a unified environment that allows for direct loading, setting parameters and execution of PSS or C/C++ test cases. In addition, integration with debuggers, such as Lauterbach’s TRACE32 debugging tool, accelerates bring-up of complex multi-IP test cases. SiConic Explorer supports runtime SoC configuration, tracing and capturing device states, hereby enabling comprehensive data collection, analysis and optimization.
Key benefits with SiConic Explorer:
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DV/SV-centric user interface for interactive exploration, debugging, and fast iterations.
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Configuration & distribution of bench setups, unified across teams and locations.
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Execution of a single test case or multiple tests organized in batches for efficient data collection.
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Perform automated parameter exploration and sweep test execution.
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Leverage SiConic scripting to automate routine tasks and integrate seamlessly into Python-based test frameworks.
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Trace analysis and data visualization tools for test behavior or DUT analysis on a bench or comparing results with ATE equipment
