Virtualizer

• Comprehensive Library: Synopsys Virtualizer provides a comprehensive library of processor and peripheral models enabling engineers to rapidly assemble VDKs in Virtualizer Studio. With out-of-the-box compatibility these models ensure seamless integration across compilers, libraries and debug environments. eliminating the need for manual integration and implementation of common IP models.
• Architecture Support: Supporting a wide range of architectures including ARM, ARC, Renesas, Infineon SiFive, Andes, Tensilica and others along with DesignWare TLM peripherals, the extensive library accelerates software development and system validation.
• I/O Connectivity: Additionally, models like PCIe and USB allow end-to-end testing of VDKs by enabling I/O connectivity to host operating systema and physical hardware.
• Cross-Platform Productivity: Available for both Arm and Intel simulation machines, it empowers developers to achieve maximum productivity and shift-left benefits in their design workflows.

Synopsys Virtualizer enables seamless integration of virtual and physical prototypes, combining VDKs with ZeBu emulation and HAPS FPGA prototyping. This hybrid approach accelerates software execution, optimizes FPGA capacity, and supports advanced use cases such as application-level validation of functionality, power, and performance.

By partitioning emulation workloads between virtual and physical domains, engineers can refine RTL early, boost emulation speed by up to 20x while maintaining full system context for validation use-cases.

Optimized Performance for Complex Software Stacks:

• Optimized Exchange: Provides highly optimized control and data exchange between virtual and emulation environments, improving performance for demanding workloads.
• Multi-Core Support: Support multi-core versions of Arm ISS to boost Android execution performance
• Native Execution: Native Execution technology allows the Arm CPU Subsystem to run close to the speed of the host machine, enabling new use-case for running application-level software workloads to validate power and performance of IP Subsystem or complete SoCs.
• Core Switch: Core Switch technology allows for state transitions from virtual to physical prototype to run workloads on virtual prototype when less timing accuracy is required and switch the emulator when performance data needs to be captured.

• Comprehensive Tool Suite: Synopsys Virtualizer Studio is a comprehensive tool suite for creating, building, and optimizing virtual models and assembling them seamless into VDK. It provides a cohesive development environment with industry-standard interfaces, allowing engineers to rapidly prototype models and integrate them into their workflows.
• Streamlined Distribution: With built-in support for SystemC TLM-2.0, intuitive graphical and script-based tools, and automated model packaging, Virtualizer Studio streamlines VDK distribution across the supply chain.
• Enhanced Efficiency: Supporting both Arm and Intel architectures, it enhances development efficiency, accelerates debugging, and ensures smooth deployment of virtual prototypes in software and system design.

• Automated Regression: Synopsys Virtualizer enables automated regression testing by integrating Virtual Prototypes (VDKs) into CI/CD workflows. By bridging the gap between hardware and software development, VDKs allow pre-silicon testing in the same environment engineers use, reducing reliance on physical prototypes.
• Cloud Scalability: Cloud-based scalability enhances flexibility, while continuous testing ensures faster bug detection, improved code quality, and seamless integration.
• DevOps Integration: With support for leading DevOps tools like GitLab, Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes, Synopsys VDKs streamline software validation, accelerate development cycles, and enhance collaboration in modern CI/CD pipelines.