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SmartPDN: Forging the Future of Scalable Power Delivery Networks

SmartPDN is an early-stage chip power modeling tool developed in collaboration with Micron Technology. It allows engineers to describe a chip’s power system using simple input files containing chip design information such as its components and connections, then generates chip visualizations, design scripts, and simulation-ready circuit netlists before the full chip layout is completed. By supporting early impedance estimation, hierarchical modeling, and simplified circuit generation, SmartPDN helps engineers explore design options earlier in the development process, improve consistency between design intent and implementation, and reduce risks of costly issues later in semiconductor design.