Technology Files and Library

Simulation/Synthesis Library Interface

In the field of digital design, basic logic functions are used several times on the same integrated circuit. Consequently, ASIC design commonly employs the use of standard cell libraries due to their robustness and flexibility, resulting in quick turnaround times. Digital Simulation and Synthesis tools commonly available from other companies are typically used for this process, especially when it is easier to describe the behavior of the circuit in a Hardware Description Language like Verilog or VHDL. These tools can then transform your circuit from this behavioral description to a netlist that maps to a particular foundry and technology standard cell library.

Tanner EDA has developed an extensive set of digital standard cell libraries compatible with most major semiconductor process technologies. Detailed cell characterization information is available for each of these standard cell libraries. This includes typical rise and fall delays, load characteristics, maximum clocking frequency and other specifications. This information is available in the form of synthesis and simulation library interface files which can be used by industry standard synthesis and simulation tools.

In general, a synthesis library consists of two major parts. The first is the actual gate descriptions of all the gates in the library with their input/output pins, gate functionality, and electrical characteristics. The second part contains general library information and is used to describe default parameters and device information.

Currently, Tanner EDA has process setup files for several different process vendor technologies. Please refer to our Technology Files and Libraries list to locate the particular set you are interested in. If you are interested in a particular process technology setup that is not currently listed, or have special requirements in terms of design rule checks or extraction capability, please contact us so that we can help meet your specific needs. We would be happy to develop a technology file and rule set tailored to your requirements.

For more information on Tanner EDA's Technology Files and Libraries, please contact our Sales Department:
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