Calypto™ Design Systems Inc., the leader in sequential analysis technology, announced Pixim® Inc., a leading provider of image sensors and video processors for enterprise security cameras, has reduced power in its newest video image processor chip using PowerPro CG (for clock gating).

Using PowerPro CG, the industry’s only automated RTL power optimization solution, Pixim was able to significantly reduce power within its existing implementation tool flow without impacting its project schedule.

“Power consumption is an important design requirement for our embedded and mobile CCTV camera products,” remarks Chris Adams, chief executive officer (CEO) of Pixim. “PowerPro CG cut power consumption without impacting timing or area, allowing us to deliver the lowest power solution for high-quality imaging in low-lighting environments.”

Pixim addressed the demanding low-power requirements of video image processing by using PowerPro CG to identify and insert sequential clock-gating enable conditions into their designs to reduce dynamic power. PowerPro CG reads in a synthesizable RTL design and generates a new RTL design identical to the original design with the addition of clock-gating enable logic. The low-power RTL design is then comprehensively verified using sequential logic equivalence checking to ensure no functional changes are introduced.

Pixim’s video image processor uses its proprietary Digital Pixel System® technology to deliver high-quality video with enhanced dynamic range in scenes that consist of both dark and bright areas.

“In highly competitive markets like video imaging, companies must focus on their unique capabilities to differentiate themselves,” adds Tom Sandoval, CEO of Calypto. “By using PowerPro CG to optimize power, Pixim was able to easily meet their low-power design requirements while concentrating their design efforts on their value-add capabilities.”