Introduction

In the next few chapters, we will discuss specific kinds of EDA tools. In this chapter, we provide an overview of the EDA tool world.

There are several EDA-related concepts which are helpful to understand the EDA tools and the design process. These include:

  • Design Views

  • Hierarchy

  • Design

  • Chip Architecture

  • Methodology

  • Design Flow

  • Tool Suites

Nora of Sandbox, Inc., is meeting again with Andrea, an ASIC engineer who works for Fabless Design, Inc. Nora has asked to learn more about the use of EDA tools. Let us listen in on their discussion.

Nora:Hello again, Andrea. Did you like the party the other evening?
Andrea:Yes, very much. Sandbox has both outstanding tools and great parties.
Nora:We seem to be continually developing new tools. I am a ...

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