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power-analysis

Analyze dynamic and static power, IR drop, and EM violations in IC designs.

2|1|Updated Apr 6, 2026
Search Tags:#power-analysis#low-power#ic-design#ir-drop#electromigration#dvfs
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Skill: power-analysis
Source: https://github.com/tangyangchao578-art/icer_skill_package/tree/main/skills/power-analysis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tangyangchao578-art/icer_skill_package --skill power-analysis-tangyangchao578-art

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Power analysis and optimization help engineers understand and reduce both dynamic and static power, while ensuring reliability through IR drop and electromigration considerations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Power budgeting and verification across architecture to physical design
  • IR drop analysis and mitigation strategies to stabilize supply voltages
  • Electromigration checks and remediation guidance for long-term reliability
  • RTL and physical-level optimization guidance, including DVFS, clock gating, and power gating techniques

Quick Start

Analyze your design with the power-analysis workflow by loading parasitics and activity data, then run a full power and reliability assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions about power-analysis

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I perform IR drop and electromigration analysis for my IC design?▼

IR drop and electromigration analysis requires loading parasitic data, activity files (VCD/SAIF), and Liberty models into power analysis tools to compute supply voltage stability and EM violations for physical design reliability.

What is the best way to reduce dynamic and static power in CPUs, GPUs, and AI accelerators?▼

Reducing dynamic and static power in CPUs, GPUs, and AI accelerators involves applying RTL and physical-level optimization techniques like DVFS, clock gating, and power gating across the architecture to back-end design flow.

How do I calculate power consumption using VCD or SAIF activity files?▼

Calculating power consumption with VCD or SAIF activity files involves feeding switching activity data alongside parasitics and Liberty models into tools like PrimeTime-PX, Voltus, or RedHawk to compute dynamic and static power metrics.

Can I use this power analysis workflow for pre-silicon power budgeting?▼

Yes, this power analysis workflow supports pre-silicon power budgeting by evaluating architectural decisions and front-end RTL to estimate power consumption before physical layout implementation.

Do I need parasitic data and Liberty models to run post-layout low-power optimization?▼

Yes, post-layout low-power optimization requires parasitic data and Liberty/lib models to accurately compute static and dynamic power, enabling precise IR drop mitigation and electromigration remediation strategies.

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