ATEEDA joins Synopsys in-Sync program
27-Apr-2007
Interoperability between Synopsys’
HSPICE Circuit Simulator and Ateeda’s
OptimATE formalized Edinburgh, UK —
April 26, 2007— ATEEDA, a leading provider
of mixed-signal test tools and services,
today announced it has joined Synopsys,
Inc.’s in-Sync program to develop and
support interoperability between ATEEDA’s
OptimATE© mixed-signal test tool and
Synopsys’ HSPICE® simulator, the
gold standard for accurate circuit simulation.
ATEEDA, founded in 2006, specializes in
testing mixed signal devices which have
both analog and digital sections. The company
has developed the world's first effective
tool that allows analog sections to be tested
on digital testers, enabling manufacturers
to save substantial amounts of time and
money.
OptimATE is ATEEDA's core EDA product,
offering a unique combination of features
and benefits, particularly for mixed signal
semiconductor manufacturers. Benefits include
reduced production test time, reduced test
cost, simplified analog test equipment requirements,
and improved statistical information about
test coverage. Validation of the technology
is at an advanced stage with several major
integrated device manufacturers (IDM’s).
ATEEDA’s CEO David Hamilton said “I
am keenly aware of the need for our product
OptimATE every time we see designs from
high-volume, mixed-signal IDMs. The reduction
in test time achievable on the analog portion
using OptimATE and Synopsys’ HSPICE
circuit simulator is compelling. Achieving
full interoperability with Synopsys’
HSPICE tool through the Synopsys in-Sync
program is very important for us.”
"Synopsys has a long history of working with standards bodies and industry organizations to advance tool interoperability," said Karen Bartleson, director of Interoperability at Synopsys, Inc. "Through the in-Sync interoperability program, Synopsys enables EDA vendors, including ATEEDA, to identify and implement interoperable design flows that help maximize productivity."