Cell library: A compilation of standard cells, hard-IP (intellectual-property) cores, and other macro blocks that comprise different functions within a library that a layout tool uses to construct a ...
Historically, designers have used a hierarchical approach to chip design—breaking the chip into pieces, or blocks—to extend the capacity of design-automation tools. Adopting a hierarchical approach ...
In a flat design flow, placement and routing resources are always visible and available. Designers then can perform routing optimization and avoid congestion to achieve a good-quality design ...
The Actel Designer FPGA software tool features two new capabilities that speed the design process. The SmartPower analysis tool evaluates power usage, and the Netlist Viewer utility displays the ...