Low-Power Design Verification in Semiconductor Circuits

With the increasing demand for portable and energy-efficient electronic devices, low-power design has become a critical aspect of modern semiconductor circuits. This paper explores the challenges and methodologies for verifying low-power designs, focusing on ensuring correct functionality while minimizing power consumption. We discuss various techniques employed throughout the design flow, from architectural level down to gate-level and post-silicon validation. Key topics include power-aware simulation and analysis, static power analysis, Dynamic power analysis, formal verification for low-power design, power-aware equivalence checking, emerging challenges in low-power verification. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of low-power design verification methodologies and highlight the latest trends and challenges in this rapidly evolving field. It will be a valuable resource for researchers and engineers involved in the design and verification of low-power semiconductor circuits.