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Synopsys' DesignWare® ASAP™ Memory product line represents the largest selection of silicon-proven, low risk, easy to integrate, embedded memory IP available today. Hundreds of memory compilers are available ranging from 250-nm to 65-nm and spanning many foundries to address the demanding requirements of density, speed and power.

Synopsys has architected three separate families of sub-megabit embedded memory compilers under the Area, Speed, and Power (ASAP) Memory product line. The High-Density (HD) memories address the needs of many applications that are optimized for area; the High-Speed (HS) memories address the requirements of high-performance systems; and the Ultra-Low Power (ULP) memories address the needs of power-sensitive portable applications.

The Ultra-Low-Power architecture involves using techniques such as self-timed clocking, clock-partitioning, reduced bit-line swing, and array banking to deliver the lowest possible power. Sophisticated power models based on SPICE provide detailed and accurate power models for system integration. End-of-cycle shut-off logic and the addition of a memory disable pin ensure zero quiescent current regardless of the state of the clock or input pins, thereby facilitating very low power consumption when the memory is idle. The advanced Ultra-Low-Power architecture has been in used for designs as long ago as 180-nm.

The High-Density (HD) address the area sensitive needs required in today's competitive system-on-chip (SoC) design environment while leveraging design techniques to optimize area without compromising on quality and ensure accurate test chip validation.

The High-Speed memory architecture leverages state-of-the-art circuit techniques and rigid design practices to ensure high-performance does not come as the price of quality. The advanced design techniques used ensure tight internal timing controls across all process corners, operating voltages and temperatures. Some of these advanced design techniques include high-speed sense amplifiers, fast clocking, and fast bit-line recovery, which contribute to achieving the high-speeds required by today's high-performance applications.

Synopsys' DesignWare STAR Memory System includes self-testable and repairable memories ranging in size from the smallest register files (RF) to the largest multi-megabit memories, or integrate with most third-party BIST engines.