Gate-Level Simulation Process

Signoff-Quality Gate-Level Verification

Sanketh Semiconductors provides comprehensive gate-level simulation (GLS) services to verify your design's functionality after synthesis and physical implementation. Our GLS experts have validated 120+ ASIC/SoC designs across 7nm to 180nm nodes, catching critical timing and functional issues before tapeout. We achieve 99.8% correlation between pre-silicon GLS results and actual silicon behavior.

Our GLS methodology combines industry-standard tools with proprietary techniques to overcome simulation challenges in large, complex designs. We support full-chip and block-level GLS with SDF back-annotation, power-aware simulation, and mixed-signal verification for complete signoff confidence.

Our GLS Methodology

Complete verification flow for silicon-accurate results:

  • SDF-annotated timing simulation
  • Power-aware GLS with UPF/CPF
  • Clock domain crossing verification
  • Reset sequence and initialization checks
  • X-propagation analysis
  • Mixed-signal co-simulation

Advanced GLS Capabilities

Our specialized GLS services include:

  • Low-power intent verification
  • At-speed timing checks
  • Post-layout netlist validation
  • ECO verification
  • Silicon correlation analysis

GLS Infrastructure

We utilize cutting-edge tools and technologies:

  • Industry-standard simulators (VCS, Xcelium, Questa)
  • High-performance computing clusters
  • Smart testbench acceleration techniques
  • Coverage-driven verification methodology
  • Formal equivalence checking

Why Our GLS Services?

  • 40% faster GLS turnaround time
  • Identified 100+ silicon-escaping issues
  • Certified GLS engineers
  • Seamless integration with physical design
  • Comprehensive reports and debug support

Our GLS team goes beyond basic verification to provide actionable insights for design improvement. We've helped clients reduce silicon respins by 60% through our rigorous gate-level verification approach and close collaboration with design teams.