Pliops Testimonial

Pliops Testimonial

Formal verification for extreme data processor semiconductor IP

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Project background

Pliops is a startup founded in 2017 by data architecture experts with an audacious vision: to tackle the data explosion when massive data growth collides with the shortcomings of existing compute and storage systems. With $200 million in funding and teams in Israel and the United States, CRN named Pliops one of the 10 hottest semiconductor startups in 2020.

The challenge

Verifying complex semiconductor IP under a demanding tape-out schedule requires a formal verification partner who can handle rapidly evolving RTL and changing project requirements without compromising on quality.

LUBIS EDA contribution

LUBIS EDA’s team demonstrated an unparalleled understanding of the details that need to be considered at an engineering level, combined with strong proficiency in deploying formal methods for verifying complex IP blocks. Their commitment to a bug-free verification process gave Pliops the confidence needed throughout the project.

How the work was done

LUBIS EDA operated as a reliable partner throughout, handling the balance between rapidly evolving RTL and shifting project requirements with ease. Their straightforward approach to the engagement kept the development schedule on track.

Results achieved

LUBIS EDA helped Pliops reach their tape-out goals in time, with a straightforward development schedule and an edge in verifying their semiconductor IP. Their efforts contributed directly to the success of the projects.

Value for Pliops

LLUBIS EDA proved to be the ultimate reliable partner in Pliops’ journey toward outstanding verification coverage. Pliops looks forward to future collaborations.

What Our Partners Say

When it comes to an efficient Formal Verification process, LUBIS is a top-notch service provider. They really helped us to reach our tape-out goals in time and have a straight-forward development schedule. Their commitment to ensuring a bug-free verification process is impressive. What sets LUBIS EDA apart is their team of experts in Formal Verification who possess an unparalleled understanding of the details that you need to consider at an engineering level. They easily handle the balance between rapidly evolving RTL and changing project requirements. Their knowledge and proficiency in deploying formal methods for verifying complex IP blocks is truly impressive. I wholeheartedly recommend LUBIS to anyone in search of reliable and efficient Formal Verification solutions. I am genuinely grateful to LUBIS for their exceptional work and for being the ultimate reliable partner in our journey.
Itai Ben-Zion
VP Engineering • Pliops Ltd.
Outcome Summary

On-Time Tape-Out Through Expert Formal Verification

For semiconductor teams facing tight tape-out schedules and complex IP verification demands, the Pliops engagement shows what a reliable formal verification partnership can deliver: on-time results, a straightforward development schedule, and the confidence to pursue future collaborations.

Training Topics

  1. Abstraction vectors (time, functionality)
  2. AIP for protocols
  3. AIP orchestration
  4. BMC & IPG, invariants
  5. Codestyle
  6. Completeness
  7. Liveness property, safety property
  8. Non-determinism (abstraction technique)
  9. Response generation (abstraction technique)
  10. Scoreboard (abstraction technique)
  11. Signal cutting, blackboxing
  12. State space explosion and mitigation techniques
  13. SVA fundamentals
  14. Whitebox checking, blackbox checking, greybox checking
  15. Witness, vacuity, reachability

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