Several tools can generate power reports based on libraries & stimulus. The issue is what's NEXT?
- Is there any scope to improve power consumption of my design?
- What is the best-case power?
- Pin-point hot spots in my design?
- How to recover wasted power?
And here is the solution in form of Joules RTL Power Exploration. Joules’ framework for power exploration and power implementation/recovery is stimulus based, where analysis is done by Joules and is explored/implemented by user.
Power Exploration capabilities include:
- Efficiency metrics
- Pin point RTL location
- Cross probe to stim
- Centralize all power data
Do you want to explore more? What is the flow? What commands can be used?
There is a ONE-STOP solution to all these queries in the form of videos on Joules Power Exploration features on https://support.cadence.com (Cadence login required).
Video Links:
How to Analyze Ideal Power Using Joules RTL Power Solution GUI? (Video)
What is Ideal Power Analysis Flow in Joules RTL Power Solution? (Video)
How to Apply Observability Don’t Care (ODC) Technique in Joules? (Video)
How to Debug Wasted Power Using Ideal Power Analyzer Window in Joules GUI? (Video)
Related Resources
Enhance the Joules experience with videos: Joules RTL Power Solution: Video Library
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