This IP partnership aims to enable users to perform implementation-accurate architectural analysis and pre-silicon firmware development, VeriSilicon and Carbon Design noted.

The integration links software models for the ZSP5XX and ZSP8XX series processors and debuggers directly into the Carbon Design's SoC Designer virtual platform environment.

Integrated models benefit from SoC Designer's system analysis and debug capabilities, Carbon Design specified. Debug of hardware and software is synchronized to enable engineers to set breakpoints in any part of the system and immediately see the impact of hardware or software changes on the entire system.