Synopsys Introduces Virtualizer Native Execution on Arm Hardware to Revolutionize Software-Defined Product Development
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) has announced the availability of Synopsys Virtualizer™ Native Execution on Arm®-based hardware, a groundbreaking innovation that is set to transform software development for edge devices. This advancement significantly accelerates virtual prototype execution and deployment, empowering engineering teams in industries such as automotive, high-performance computing (HPC), and the Internet of Things (IoT). By enabling faster development cycles and improving productivity, Synopsys is addressing the growing demand for efficient software-defined product design.
Accelerating Software Development with Arm-Based Edge Solutions
The rise of software-defined products has sparked a re-engineering of product development processes, spanning from silicon to systems. “Software-defined products are driving a re-engineering of product development from silicon to systems,” said Ravi Subramanian, Chief Product Management Officer at Synopsys. “Virtualizer Native Execution on Arm accelerates hardware/software co-design by enabling new agile software development methodologies for Arm-based edge and high-performance computing applications.”
This innovation leverages the commonality of instruction set architectures (ISAs) between Arm-based servers and edge devices, streamlining workflows for software development, validation, and testing. By utilizing fast and scalable virtual prototypes, Synopsys Virtualizer Native Execution integrates seamlessly into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, delivering enhanced productivity and faster turnaround times throughout the product lifecycle—from initial development to over-the-air updates and maintenance.
Industry Validation: Accelerating Automotive Software Development
The automotive industry, in particular, is undergoing rapid transformation, with an increasing reliance on software to power advanced features. Suraj Gajendra, Vice President of Automotive Product and Software Solutions at Arm, emphasized the importance of tools that keep pace with this evolution: “As the automotive industry evolves, it is critical developers have the tools they need to keep pace with the rapid growth in software. With the introduction of Synopsys Virtualizer Native Execution on Arm, our mutual customers will be able to leverage the benefits of Arm in the cloud and at the edge, beginning software development much earlier, and ultimately saving time and money.”
Key Benefits of Synopsys Virtualizer Native Execution
Synopsys Virtualizer Native Execution offers several key advantages that make it a game-changer for software development:
- Faster Validation Turnaround Time for Improved Time to Market
By executing software binaries directly on Arm application processor cores, Virtualizer Native Execution significantly boosts simulation execution speeds. This acceleration reduces time to market while enabling faster debug cycles through the use of common toolchains, unique Virtualizer debug and analysis capabilities, and seamless integration into CI/CD pipelines. The result? Higher-quality software delivered more quickly. - Early Start for Diverse Software Development Use Cases
Leveraging Synopsys’ extensive model libraries available on Arm hardware—including Synopsys Interface IP, accelerators, and dedicated subsystem models—customers can begin integrating and validating software earlier in the process. From firmware to applications, this early start helps accelerate debug cycles and shorten time to market. - Comprehensive Application-Level and Performance Analysis
Virtualizer Native Execution supports hybrid prototyping with Synopsys ZeBu® systems, including ZeBu Server 5, ZeBu EP1, ZeBu EP2, and the recently announced ZeBu-200 systems. This capability allows customers to accelerate the execution of software-intensive use cases, such as software-based power estimation and architecture performance analysis, ensuring optimal system performance. - Full System-Level Validation with Electronics Digital Twins
Virtual prototypes powered by Synopsys Virtualizer Native Execution benefit from Synopsys’ comprehensive tool and embedded software ecosystem. This scalability enables customers to establish full electronics digital twins for earlier and more productive system validation, expediting the development of software-defined products. - Flexible Deployment Across Environments
Virtualizer Native Execution is compatible with Arm-based infrastructure, including platforms from Ampere, AWS, Google, Microsoft, and Nvidia. Developers can optimize compute resource utilization in the cloud or on-premise, balancing performance, power, and cost to align with their specific development workflows.
Transforming Industries Through Agile Methodologies
The introduction of Synopsys Virtualizer Native Execution on Arm represents a significant leap forward in agile software development methodologies. By enabling earlier software development and validation, engineering teams can address challenges more efficiently and deliver innovative solutions faster. This is particularly critical in industries like automotive, where the complexity of software is growing exponentially, and time-to-market pressures are intense.
Driving Innovation Across Automotive, HPC, and IoT
Synopsys’ solution is poised to drive innovation across multiple sectors. In the automotive industry, it empowers developers to create cutting-edge software for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), infotainment, and autonomous driving. For HPC and IoT, the ability to validate and optimize software earlier in the design process ensures that products meet stringent performance and efficiency requirements.
Why This Matters for the Future of Software Development
As software becomes the backbone of modern products, tools that streamline and accelerate development are essential. Synopsys Virtualizer Native Execution on Arm addresses this need by providing a robust platform for hardware/software co-design. Its ability to integrate into CI/CD pipelines, support hybrid prototyping, and enable full system-level validation makes it a vital asset for companies striving to stay competitive in the era of software-defined products.
By leveraging the power of Arm-based hardware, Synopsys is not only accelerating software development but also fostering collaboration across ecosystems. This innovation ensures that developers have the tools they need to build the next generation of intelligent, connected products.
