Synopsys ZeBu
The Industry's Fastest Emulation System
Overview
Synopsys ZeBu is a leading emulation system that allows design teams to verify their SoCs at near real-world speeds before silicon is available. This enables early software bring-up, hardware-software co-verification, and performance validation. ZeBu is known for its high performance, capacity, and scalability, making it suitable for the largest and most complex designs.
✨ Key Features
- High-performance emulation
- Large capacity for complex SoCs
- Fast compile and debug cycles
- Power analysis capabilities
- Hybrid emulation with virtual prototypes
🎯 Key Differentiators
- High emulation speed
- Scalability to handle very large designs
Unique Value: Enables the fastest pre-silicon verification, accelerating time-to-market for complex SoCs.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Validation of AI, automotive, and hyperscale data center SoCs
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Small IP block verification (simulation is more cost-effective)
🏆 Alternatives
Offers superior performance and capacity for the most demanding verification tasks.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
💰 Pricing
Free tier: NA
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