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Design software enables optical systems with superior light control
Version 8.3 of Synopsys' LightTools illumination design software, which offers an advanced design module with robust capabilities for modelling freeform optics for a wide range of applications, has been released. The new capabilities enable users to easily incorporate freeform surfaces in illumination designs to produce optical systems that have increased energy efficiency, superior light control and innovative design forms. In addition, LightToo...
Key ASIC deploys Synopsys' Design Compiler Graphical solution
Synopsys has announced that Key ASIC has deployed the Synopsys Design Compiler Graphical RTL synthesis solution to accelerate SoC design. Achieving high performance, low power and small die size results are primary objectives for Key ASIC to enable quick and cost-effective tapeouts. After a comprehensive evaluation of available synthesis solutions, Key ASIC found the most appropriate tool combination for their design needs is Design Compiler Grap...
Synopsys co-operates with universities to establish IoT design labs
Synopsys has announced its co-operation with National Taiwan University (NTU), National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), and National Chiao Tung University (NCTU) to establish joint advanced design labs for IoT applications at the aforementioned schools. This is the first co-operation between a foreign semiconductor design software and IP company and top universities in Taiwan to focus on advancing IoT ecosystem...
Synopsys & UMC expand collaboration
Synopsys and United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) have announced an expanded collaboration to include Synopsys DesignWare Embedded Memory IP and the DesignWare STAR Memory System test and repair solution on UMC's second 14nm FinFET PQV.
IP solution supports RAS features for cloud computing SoCs
Synopsys has announced that it has extended its DesignWare IP solution for PCIe 4.0 to support RAS features to help designers ensure data integrity and increase data protection in cloud computing SoCs. The new RAS features increase system reliability by using parity and ECC data protection in conjunction with protocol-defined mechanisms to detect and correct errors in the datapath and RAMs. Event counters and statistics monitor system availabilit...
Upgraded software streamlines optical system design
Synopsys has announced the release of version 2015.06 of the RSoft product portfolio, the company's family of software tools for photonic component and optical communication system design. The RSoft Photonic Component Design Suite delivers advanced Finite-Difference Time-Domain (FDTD) simulation features as well as significant speed and usability improvements.
Synopsys to acquire Atrenta
Signing a definitive agreement, Synopsys is to acquire Atrenta. By integrating Atrenta's complementary static verification and implementation technology with Synopsys' Verification Continuum and Galaxy Design platforms, Synopsys can offer designers a more comprehensive, robust portfolio of silicon to software solutions for today's complex electronic systems.
Imagination uses IC Compiler II for its ray tracing IP
Synopsys has announced that Imagination Technologies has successfully used IC Compiler II place and route solution as part of the design flow used to tape out its latest PowerVR Wizard ray tracing graphics processor test silicon, based on Imagination's reference design.
Intel Custom Foundry certifies Synopsys implementation tools
Synopsys has announced Intel Custom Foundry's certification of digital and custom implementation tools from the Synopsys Galaxy Design Platform for Intel's 14nm tri-gate process technology. The certification enables customers of Intel Custom Foundry to realise predictability in design closure while taking advantage of the power and performance benefits of the 14nm tri-gate process. In addition, Intel Custom Foundry offers a SoC design flow for 14...
Accelerate the qualification of automotive SoCs
Synopsys has announced that it is accelerating automotive SoC development with a broad portfolio of silicon-proven IP for automotive applications. The DesignWare IP portfolio includes Ethernet AVB, LPDDR4, MIPI CSI-2 and DSI, HDMI, PCIe, USB, mobile storage, logic libraries, embedded memories, Non-Volatile Memories (NVM), data converters, Synopsys ARC EM processors with Safety Enhancement Package (SEP), EV vision processors and the Sensor and Con...