Innatera Taps Synopsys PathFinder-SC and Totem for 100x Faster, Ultra-Low Power Edge AI Chips
Innatera has selected Synopsys PathFinder-SC and Totem platforms to validate ESD robustness and power integrity for its Pulsar neuromorphic microcontrollers, enabling up to 100x lower latency and 500x reduced energy use on edge AI devices. This partnership expands Synopsys’ design automation footprint in the growing neuromorphic computing segment.
1. Partnership Details
Innatera, a leader in neuromorphic computing, has selected Synopsys’ PathFinder-SC signoff solution and Totem power integrity platform to design and validate its next-generation Pulsar neuromorphic microcontrollers. The collaboration addresses critical electrostatic discharge vulnerabilities and power delivery challenges in mixed-signal, low-voltage architectures.
2. Technology Advantages
PathFinder-SC delivers high-fidelity ESD simulation and early-phase analog modeling to identify design vulnerabilities before manufacturing, while Totem provides transistor-level power integrity analysis to optimize performance and ensure reliable power delivery for ultra-low-power AI workloads.
3. Market Impact
By enabling up to 100x lower latency and 500x reduced energy consumption compared with conventional AI processors, this solution accelerates development of real-time, energy-efficient edge applications in wearables, robotics, smart homes and industrial sensors, reinforcing Synopsys’ position in the expanding neuromorphic AI market.