IxVerify
Problem: Complexity of Validating SoC Networking Chips—Pre-silicon
Trends such as cloud computing and network functions virtualization (NFV) are pushing the boundaries of network capacity. To support this demand, network equipment manufacturers and chip manufacturers need to keep up by delivering ultra-high-density devices powered by state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions.
Producing a SoC, each capable of handling terabits of traffic across hundreds of ports at speeds up to 100Gbps, is a lengthy process. But with increased time-to-market pressures, all major chip manufacturers are looking to accelerate their development cycles. The cost associated with fixing bugs after chip ‘tape-out’ is substantial and can cost millions of dollars. To de-risk schedules, testing needs to happen early and often—pre-silicon.
Solution: ‘SAND TO SILICON’ virtualized TESTING
Introducing IxVerify, the industry’s only test solution purpose-built for ‘pre-silicon’ validation. With IxVerify, Ixia and its partners are leading the way in transforming the EDA market by offering virtualized test solutions that work in conjunction with existing and new-age EDA systems—leveraging virtualization to reduce costs and offer increased flexibility. IxVerify enables new and improved test methodologies to simplify pre-silicon testing and shifts testing ‘further-left’ into the development cycle.
IxVerify extends Ixia’s intellectual property and test expertise into the EDA space.
IxVerify provides hundreds of predefined packet templates for testing Ethernet and TCP/IP protocols and is capable of generating high volumes of traffic. With its ability to run hundreds of virtualized test ports at once, it offers the unique ability to dynamically shape traffic to ensure zero packet loss at maximum emulation speeds. IxVerify is the perfect solution for de-risking complex networking chip design and development, and ensures faster time to market for the next generation of networking devices.
KEY FEATURES
- Validates networking chip design earlier in the development cycle
- Generates custom Ethernet traffic by using predefined packet templates
- Delivers powerful statistics with bandwidth analysis and latency measurements
- Offers dynamic traffic rate shaping for zero packet loss
- Shares test configurations with IxNetwork VE
- Provides test automation via multiple languages, including REST API
- Provides flexible test environment definition with support for multiple users
- Enables faster time to market for next generation networking chips
