SoC GDS Evolution over time
Completion goal
Introduction of Design Rule aware layout visualization, from DRM rules up to Design for Manufacturing (DfM) rules.
Performance
Increased ergonomics and productivity through graphic generation of batch commands and automation via Tcl scripts.
Major feature
Hierarchical and interactive analysis of topology, linked to Design Rules, with connectivity extraction.
Compatibility
Support of industry standard formats, such as OASIS, for increased bridging and conversion capabilities.
Direct highlighting of nets
highlight every geometrical element of a net by clicking on one of its elements.
DRM rules on-layout display
display technological DRM related data directly on the layout. Compare them to reference DRM or perform statistical analysis, for instance to highlight relative density in layout.
Documented layout via markers
create markers to add comments on a layout, for instance to communicate precise and versatile information on layouts.
DRM import/export
import and export DRM related data from and to major frameworks, such as CADENCE, Hercules...
Particularly useful when associated with the 'DRM rules on-layout display'.
Cross probing interface
interface to allow external and internal schematic solutions to highlight nets in the layout, and to retrieve information about the connectivity of a specified geometrical element in layout.
Large file go-through processing
process precise tasks quickly on very large files in batch, thanks to a go-through flow, without loading the whole GDSII content into memory. Perform certain operations like enumerating elements, translating elements or renaming cells efficiently with no memory limitations.
Interactive measuring of characteristics
measure interactively characteristics like resistor or capacitor values by clicking between two layout elements, without extracting the whole GDSII.
Custom port detection
customize, according to your design flow, the detection by SoC GDS of connectivity-related data in a GDSII, such as ports.
Automation via Tcl scripts
automate batch or GUI tasks which can be processed by SoC GDS using a Tcl interface.
Generation of batch commands
generate graphically the batch command counterpart of a series of GUI commands.
Generation of LVS routed sockets
generate LVS sockets with a layout which does not require the extractor to connect ports by name.
Connect all ports of the same nets by routing instead of just sharing their names.
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SoC GDS System on Chip | Graphic Display Streamer - June 2006
From quick and easy layout viewing to final insertions of test structures before mask generation, via advanced integration of Virtual Components through socketization and Virtual Cut for preserving confidentiality in case of verification, SoC GDS integrates productivity enhancing functionalities needed throughout the design creation and validation chains.
The ultimate Streamer focuses on the GDSII format to provide a bridging function between incompatible EDA Frameworks.
Through dedicated options, SoC GDS will fit the needs of ViC suppliers, SoC integrators and process/product engineers. It is also the ideal solution to complete quality procedures for acceptance of GDSII databases as needed by chip finishing teams, mask shops or silicon foundries.
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