Technical Name |
MaxPlace™ RL Reward Platform |
Project Operator |
Maxeda Technology Inc. |
Project Host |
Dr.Tung-Chieh Chen |
Summary |
1. Dataflow-Driven Placement: This approach significantly improves chip wirelength and timing, resulting in better PPA (Power, Performance, Area).
2. Mixed Macro/Cell Placement: Simultaneous macro and cell placement minimizes congestion and improves timing.
3. Packing Technology: Macro-packing algorithms efficiently decrease the dead space in macro placement.
4. Exploration Methodology: It systematically explores various placement options, utilizing stage-by-stage filtering to reduce runtime.
5. Clustering Methodology: It can dramatically reduce runtime by 10x while maintaining a high correlation. |
Technical Film |
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Scientific Breakthrough |
MaxPlace™ RL Reward Platform1. 100 Times Quicker: It can drastically expedite the physical design process, condensing months of work into a matter of days, achieving a placement speed that is 100 times faster.2. Enhanced Performance: Reinforcement learning proves more effective in optimizing chip performance due to its ability to provide higher correlation rewards.3. Production Proven: This approach's effectiveness has been validated through real production scenarios, as evidenced by its successful implementation in the MediaTek 5G Dimensity series chip. |
Industrial Applicability |
Maxeda maintains ongoing collaborations with partners, including tier 1 clients and research institutions, aiming to consistently develop proven solutions that address real-world challenges. We are engaged in cooperating with tier-one foundries to meet customer demands in the post-Moore era. Our objective is to extend our success beyond Taiwan to the global market by leveraging a robust partner ecosystem such as this. |
Matching Needs |
Manufacture and Enginnering Technology; Information and Communiction Technology (ICT); IC Design; AR/VR |
Keyword |
Semiconductor Application |