Bluespec Joins Synopsys In-Sync Program; Program Participation Enables Bluespec to Verify Interoperability with Synopsys Design Compiler.WALTHAM, Mass. -- Bluespec Inc., developer of the only ESL (1) An earlier family of client/server development tools for Windows and OS/2 from Ardent Software (formerly VMARK). It was originally developed by Easel Corporation, which was acquired by VMARK. synthesis toolset for control logic and complex datapaths in chip design, today announced that it has joined the Synopsys(R) in-Sync(R) program to improve the design flow between Bluespec and Synopsys tools. The in-Sync program membership enables Bluespec to develop a smooth interoperable path between ESL Synthesis software and Synopsys' Design Compiler(R) synthesis solution. Bluespec's ESL synthesis software creates a new level of abstraction The level of complexity by which a system is viewed. The higher the level, the less detail. The lower the level, the more detail. The highest level of abstraction is the single system itself. for ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) Pronounced "a-sick." A chip that is custom designed for a specific application rather than a general-purpose chip such as a microprocessor. and FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) A type of gate array that is programmed in the field rather than in a semiconductor fab. Containing up to hundreds of thousands of gates, there are a variety of FPGA architectures on the market. engineers to control the growing design complexities for large-scale digital systems designs. It enables high-level hardware synthesis with Quality of Results (QoR) that can match hand-coded Register Transfer Level (RTL (Register Transfer Level) A high-level hardware description language (HDL) for defining digital circuits. The circuits are described as a collection of registers, Boolean equations, control logic such as "if-then-else" statements as well as complex event sequences; ), accelerating the time to a verified netlist and reducing verification efforts. "For years, Synopsys has initiated programs of its own and worked with standards bodies Following are some of the standards bodies defined in this database. For Windows users of CDE, look up Lessons/Review/Associations. For Web users of CDE's online HTML version, review the Lessons list at the bottom of the definition. Organization Covers ANSI U.S. and industry organizations to advance tool interoperability for customers," said Karen Bartleson, director of interoperability at Synopsys, Inc. "Bluespec's membership in Synopsys' in-Sync program helps us continue carrying the interoperability torch with support from companies throughout the electronic design automation industry." "Integrating our tools with Synopsys' tools is a win for designers who need to improve productivity while accelerating a product's market introduction," added Sathyam Pattanam, vice president of engineering at Bluespec. "We look forward to a mutually beneficial relationship." About Bluespec Bluespec Inc. manufactures industry standards-based Electronic Design Automation (EDA (1) (Electronic Design Automation) Using the computer to design, lay out, verify and simulate the performance of electronic circuits on a chip or printed circuit board. ) toolsets that significantly raise the level of abstraction for hardware design while retaining the ability to automatically synthesize high-quality RTL, without compromising speed, power or area. The toolsets, including the only ESL synthesis tools focused on control and complex datapaths, allow ASIC and FPGA designers to reduce design time, bugs and re-spins that contribute to product delays and escalating costs. More information can be found on www.bluespec.com or by calling (781) 250-2200. Copyright 2006 Bluespec, Inc. Bluespec is a trademark of Bluespec, Inc. All other trademarks contained herein are property of their respective owners. |
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