Future Scope

Expanding the Drovia methodology for comprehensive EDA tool integration and industrial applications

ECO Integration

Seamless integration with existing Engineering Change Order workflows:

  • PRIMETIMEDirect integration with PrimeTime ECO for automated timing fixes
  • AUTOMATIONAutomated generation of ECO commands based on ML predictions
  • VALIDATIONReal-time validation of timing improvements post-ECO
  • ITERATIVEIterative optimization cycles for complex timing violations
EDA Tool Integration

Comprehensive integration with industry-standard EDA tools:

  • HSPICEAutomated HSPICE simulation for IR-drop analysis
  • DESIGNIntegration with design tools for layout-aware optimization
  • WORKFLOWStreamlined workflow from analysis to implementation
  • STANDARDSCompliance with industry standards and best practices

Advanced Capabilities

Scaling and industrial validation for broader adoption

Scalability & Cross-Design

Development of cross-design models that can generalize across different circuit architectures and technology nodes, enabling broader applicability.

Industrial Validation

Comprehensive validation on industrial designs with detailed ROI analysis, demonstrating significant time and cost savings in timing closure.

ML-Assisted ECO Flow

Complete ML-assisted ECO flow that automatically identifies, analyzes, and fixes timing violations with minimal human intervention.

Future Enhancements

Planned enhancements to expand Drovia's capabilities and impact:

Advanced ML Models

Integration of deep learning models for complex timing scenarios

Multi-Objective Optimization

Balancing timing, power, and area constraints simultaneously

Cloud-Based Deployment

Scalable cloud infrastructure for enterprise-level processing

Real-Time Analysis

Live monitoring and optimization during design implementation