System Compiler Speeds Front-End IC Design

Said to bring fully automated, accurate timing and block information to front-end integrated IC design, the TOPOMO physical system compiler integrates and automates block partitioning, block placement, global routing, and synthesis into one tool. The system auto-partitions a multi-million-gate design into system-level blocks, based on actual timing and area to achieve rapid timing convergence. It concurrently places blocks, calculates and creates a netlist that has been driven by global interconnects. It also identifies long and short wires and correctly triggers global synthesis and timing optimizations. A one-year subscription costs $200,000. For further information, call GET2CHIP, INC., San Jose, CA. (408) 501-9600.