Apache Design Solutions’ Power Analysis and Optimization Solutions Adopted by PLX Technology

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Apache Design Solutions, the technology leader in power and noise integrity for chip-package-systems (CPS) convergence, today announced that PLX Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLXT) has adopted Apache’s RedHawk-NX and PakSi-E solutions to improve their power grid design. PLX Technology is a leading global supplier of software-enriched silicon connectivity solutions for the enterprise PCI Express and consumer storage markets.

PLX chose RedHawk-NX and PakSi-E for their ability to provide accurate analysis of the power delivery network and to perform exploration of various design scenarios for optimal results. RedHawk-NX, the industry’s leading full-chip dynamic power sign-off solution, was able to identify the location of power weaknesses in the design. It also allowed PLX to determine optimal fixes, including package selection, pad placement location and pad sizing through its “what-if” analysis capabilities. PakSi-E, Apache’s IC package and system-in-package (SiP) 3D extraction and analysis tool, performs full package extraction and provides package parasitics for accurate SoC analysis.

“We need to constantly improve our power grid design and analysis methodology especially at 40nm and below with lower operating voltages,” said Vijay Meduri, vice president of engineering at PLX Technology. “Apache’s ability to handle the design size and complexity we anticipate will ensure us that our power network will meet the required specification and function properly.”

“PLX Technology’s semiconductor-based solutions are known for their high quality interoperability and performance,” said Craig Shirley, vice president of worldwide sales at Apache. “We are pleased to be able to help PLX with their power analysis and optimization, enabling them to mitigate risk and reduce cost.”

About Apache Design Solutions

Apache delivers the industry’s leading global power and noise analyses platform solutions for Chip-Package-System convergence. Apache's innovative platforms address the unique power and noise challenges associated with specific design domains such as SoC (digital), analog / custom IP, and System (IC package, SiP, PCB), while providing a co-analysis environment that integrates the SoC and System worlds. From early-stage to sign-off, Apache’s products are adopted by 95% of the top 20 IDM, fabless semiconductor, and foundries for cost reduction, risk mitigation, and time-to-market improvements. Apache is a global company with over 200 employees and R&D centers and direct sales / support offices worldwide.

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