| Thursday January 26, 2006 |
| Title | An Introduction to OpenAccess -An Open Source Data Model and API for IC Design- |
| Author | *Michaela Guiney, Eric Leavitt (Cadence, United States) |
| Page | pp. 434 - 436 |
| Keyword | OpenAccess, Open, Database |
| 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. |
| Title | Open Access Overview "Industrial Experience" |
| Author | *Yoshio Inoue (Renesas, Japan) |
| Page | pp. 437 - 438 |
| Keyword | OpenAccess, Renesas, REAP |
| Abstract | Renesas Technology Corp. designers turned to OpenAccess to address the major design challenges with systems on chip for the automotive, wireless, digital consumer and industrial markets. OpenAccess provides Renesas with an industry standard database that has the capacity and performance needed for today's largest designs. The C++ API (C++ Application Programming Interface) facilitates fast access to a unified data model for both logical and physical design. It enables an efficient level of access to the data model to integrate tools developed in-house with commercially available tools for translation free interoperability. |
| Title | EDA Vendor Adoption |
| Author | *Hillel Ofek (Sagantec, United States) |
| Page | p. 439 |
| Keyword | EDA, Open Access, Interoperability, DFM |
| Abstract | Rapid IC technology advances towards deep sub-micron technologies produce ever growing pressure on EDA Vendors. EDA design systems and complex design flows require close cooperation of various analysis and optimization tools originating from multiple vendors. This paper will provide a view of Open Access from an EDA provider vantage point. It will address the positives and the challenges facing both the EDA Vendors and users. It will discuss OA adoption, its benefits, and by way of example illustrate current state and show the way to broad adoption of this essential standard. |
| Title | Utility of the OpenAccess Database in Academic Research |
| Author | David Papa, *Igor Markov (University of Michigan, United States), Philip Chong (Cadence Design Systems, United States) |
| Page | pp. 440 - 441 |
| Keyword | OpenAccess |
| Abstract | The proliferation of OpenAccess is opening promising new research opportunities to academic communities. The benefits of adopting an OpenAccess based approach to EDA research are growing, and we review a number of them. Among them are the ability to learn about a domain while writing software for it, increased ease of code reuse, new high-quality benchmarks, and enhanced industry adoption. |