EDA open systems: 'Open' is not a magic word

摘要

The complexity of today's system designs requires a concurrent use of EDA tools based on one or more standard APIs and consistent design-data semantics. 1.Designers should be able to use various types of verification tools in a seamless environment. 2.Handing off a pc-board design to manufacturing must be standard and allow for feedback. 3.Implementing an IC design frequently impacts design decisions that you make early in the development flow. 4.Design data must be readily available at all steps of the process.