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ATE Systems
News Release from: ATEEDA
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 02 May 2007
Alliance to ensure mixed-signal
interoperability
ATEEDA has joined the Synopsys in-Sync programme to develop and support interoperability between its mixed-signal test tool and the Synopsys HSpice simulator.
Mixed-signal test tool specialist ATEEDA has joined the Synopsys in-Sync programme 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, specialises in testing mixed signal devices which have both analogue and digital sections
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 6 Jul 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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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 analogue 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 (IDMs).
ATEEDA's CEO David Hamilton says: "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 analogue portion using OptimATE and Synopsys' HSpice circuit simulator is compelling".
"Achieving full interoperability with Synopsys' HSpice tool through the Synopsys in-Sync programme is very important for us".
"Synopsys has a long history of working with standards bodies and industry organisations to advance tool interoperability", said Karen Bartleson, Director of Interoperability at Synopsys.
"Through the in-Sync interoperability programme, Synopsys enables EDA vendors, including ATEEDA, to identify and implement interoperable design flows that help maximise productivity".
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