Synopsys again tries its hand at FPGA synthesis.(leading edge)(Brief Article)

EDN, June, 2004 by Moretti, Gabe

FPGA DEVICES offer enough speed and size to be viable tools for ASIC prototyping and, in many cases, substitute for ASIC devices for short periods during product introduction. A1 though Synopsys is the undisputed market leader in ASIC synthesis, it has been unsuccessful with its FPGA-synthesis offerings. Previous offerings, such as FPGAXpress, suffered because the company viewed the FPGA market as less important than the ASIC market, and all technical and marketing decisions favored ASICs.

In another attempt at the market, Synopsys has announced DC (Design Compiler) FPGA, which targets designers who prototype ASICs using FPGAs. The new product links directly with Design Compiler, a product that has practically become a synonym for logic synthesis. The major...

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