Synopsys and SiMa.ai have joined forces to provide a groundbreaking solution for automotive companies, addressing the growing demand for AI-driven features in next-generation vehicles. This partnership leverages Synopsys’ expertise in EDA, IP, and hardware verification with SiMa.ai’s cutting-edge ML accelerator (MLA) IP and ML software stack to create powerful, customizable silicon and software solutions for automotive applications.
- Driving the Future of Automotive Innovation:
- Collaboration focuses on enabling advanced ADAS and In-vehicle Infotainment (IVI) solutions.
- Supports Generative AI (GenAI) for real-time, multi-modal, edge-powered in-car experiences.
- Addresses challenges of software-defined vehicle (SDV) architectures with AI-ready, power-efficient solutions.
- Key Solution Features:
- Early Architecture Exploration: Guides design engineers in optimizing performance, power, and software requirements.
- Shift-Left Development: Accelerates software/hardware integration with virtual prototyping and emulation.
- Cost-Effective Customization: Silicon-proven ML SoCs and chiplets for diverse workloads and seamless integration of SiMa.ai’s ML software.
- Continuous Upgradeability: Supports over-the-air updates and future-proof AI application development.
- Strategic Strengths of Synopsys and SiMa.ai:
- Synopsys: Trusted by over 50 OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, offering comprehensive virtual prototyping and hardware verification tools.
- SiMa.ai: Known for power-efficient, high-performance MLSoC solutions with unmatched flexibility and scalability for edge AI applications.
- Benefits for Automakers:
- Faster time-to-market with streamlined co-design processes.
- Differentiated in-vehicle experiences tailored to diverse application requirements.
- Reduced development costs and de-risked production timelines.
- Enhanced safety and smarter automotive solutions through power-efficient ML technologies.
- Leadership Insights:
- “This collaboration marks a significant step forward in modernizing hardware/software co-design processes,” said Ravi Subramanian, Synopsys.
- “Our MLSoC platform combined with Synopsys’ IP creates a powerful foundation for autonomous driving and in-vehicle innovations,” said Krishna Rangasayee, SiMa.ai.
By combining their industry-leading technologies, Synopsys and SiMa.ai are set to revolutionize the automotive landscape, delivering cost-effective, customizable AI solutions for automakers to meet the growing demand for smarter, safer vehicles.
