Bangalore:A global leader providing software, IP and services used to accelerate innovation in chips and electronic systems, today announced that Nitero achieved first-pass silicon success for its NT4600, the industry’s first 60GHz Wi-Fi system-on-chip (SoC) built for low-power mobile applications, using Synopsys’ DesignWareIP, Verification IP and the Galaxy™ Design Platform. Nitero integrated the PCI Express 2.0 Controller IP in less than one month, gaining a head start over its competition in the fast-moving mobile industry. Nitero selected Synopsys because of its high-quality, small area and low-power IP, as well as for its industry-leading design tools. These tools include the Design Compiler RTL synthesis solution with power optimization and PrimeTime timing and power analysis tool, two key components of the Galaxy Design Platform.

“Developing a low-power mobile SoC that incorporates both analog/mixed-signal IP and RF technology was challenging, so we needed IP and tools that were proven to work the first time,” said Sebastian Ahmed, vice president of engineering, Nitero. “After evaluating several vendors, we selected Synopsys DesignWare IP, Verification IP and Galaxy Design Platform as it provided a seamless, end-to-end design experience, helping us meet our aggressive tapeout schedule and achieve first-silicon success