DocumentCode
3261295
Title
An introduction to openaccess an open source data model and API for IC design
Author
Guiney, Michaela ; Leavitt, Eric
Author_Institution
OpenAccess Change Team, Cadence Design Syst., San Jose, CA
fYear
2006
fDate
24-27 Jan. 2006
Firstpage
434
Lastpage
436
Abstract
The OpenAccess database provides a comprehensive open standard data model and robust implementation for IC design flows. This paper describes how it improves interoperability among applications in an EDA flow. It details how OA benefits developers of both EDA tools and flows. Finally, it outlines how OA is being used in the industry, at semiconductor design companies, EDA tool vendors, and universities
Keywords
application program interfaces; circuit CAD; data models; integrated circuit design; open systems; public domain software; API; EDA tool; IC design; OpenAccess database; interoperability improvement; open source data model; semiconductor design; Companies; Data models; Data structures; Databases; Educational institutions; Electronic design automation and methodology; Integrated circuit modeling; Lead compounds; Robustness; Standardization;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Design Automation, 2006. Asia and South Pacific Conference on
Conference_Location
Yokohama
Print_ISBN
0-7803-9451-8
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/ASPDAC.2006.1594721
Filename
1594721
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