Ciranova, a company that provides design automation solutions of analog IC, declared that its Ciranova Helix, automation software for custom IC layout, has been chosen for use in TSMC Analog Mixed-Signal Reference Flow 2.0, which forms an integral part of the 28nm design infrastructure from TSMC.
The President and CEO of Ciranova, Eric Filseth, stated that TSMC’s clients at 28nm will enjoy huge time-to-market advantages. He added that the complexity of design infrastructure will enable the development of numerous automation techniques
The Helix automation software supports TSMC's LDE API for LDE-aware auto-placement to create multiple layout options that are both DRC-correct and LDE-aware. The layout can be completed in a fraction of the time when compared to manual layout. Helix follows industry standards like iPDKs and OpenAccess that supports collaboration between industries and ensures interoperability. SoC design at 28nm will become successful only with cooperation by multiple parties including IP suppliers, foundries, design service providers, and EDA companies. Interoperability is of prime importance at 28nm.
The Director of Design Infrastructure Marketing at TSMC, Suk Lee, stated that the company has joined hands with Ciranova to implement the advantages of the technology in the TSMC iPDK and the TSMC Analog Mixed Signal Reference Flow 2.0.
Source: http://www.ciranova.com