Synopsys Contributes PyCell Technology to the IPL Alliance

Synopsys' PyCell API contribution is a milestone in the advancement of an open custom design ecosystem. Leading semiconductor companies will, for the first time, be able to collectively define and innovate this important proven PCell technology, which is the foundation of iPDK. Through the collaborative efforts of IPL Alliance members, the design community can benefit from accelerated delivery of PCell technology that meets the needs of complex advanced semiconductor processes and reduces the risk associated with reliance on a single vendor's proprietary language.

As a board member of the IPL Alliance, TSMC welcomes Synopsys' contribution of the PyCell technology to the iPDK standard, said Suk Lee, TSMC senior director, Design Infrastructure Marketing Division. Open standards accelerate innovation and foster growth in the semiconductor industry. We applaud Synopsys' leadership in supporting the interoperable custom design ecosystem.

Synopsys values openness in IC design and verification, and is committed to the iPDK standard, said Paul Lo, senior vice president and general manager of the Analog/Mixed-Signal Group at Synopsys. In addition to contributing the PyCell technology for the entire custom design community to use, Synopsys will also continue providing PyCell Studio at no charge.