C++/SystemC-Based High-Level Synthesis for Faster, Smarter Hardware Design
Catapult High-Level Synthesis (HLS) enables rapid hardware design by allowing developers to describe functionality in C++ or SystemC and automatically generate optimized RTL. Ideal for AI/ML, DSP, and complex SoC applications, Catapult dramatically shortens development cycles, enhances design quality, and accelerates time-to-market.
Key Highlights:
- High-Level Abstraction – Design with C++ or SystemC to boost productivity and enable rapid prototyping.
- Automated RTL Generation – Converts high-level descriptions into optimized, synthesis-ready Verilog/VHDL.
- PPA-Optimized Results – Built-in optimization ensures RTL meets power, performance, and area requirements.
- Architecture Exploration – Allows fast iterations of design structures to evaluate trade-offs early.
- Domain-Specific Support – Tailored features for AI, ML, image processing, and DSP-intensive designs.
- Integrated Debugging – Waveform-level and schematic debugging at both HLS and RTL levels.
- Interface Synthesis – Supports standard interfaces like AXI, AHB, and custom bus protocols.
- System-Level Integration – Works with SystemC TLM and virtual platforms for early software co-design.
- Simulation & Synthesis Ready – Produces high-quality RTL that integrates smoothly into traditional flows.
- Accelerates Time-to-Implementation – Shortens development time and reduces design risk through automation.
