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Bangalore-October 4th, 2006 Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader insemiconductor design software and ARM [(LSE:ARM); (Nasdaq:ARMHY)], today announcedthat ARM Advantage , Metro and SAGE-X standard cell libraries, part of ARMÂ'sArtisan physical IP family, now support the next-generation signal integritysignoff models based on Liberty Composite Current Source (CCS) modeling technology.Used in conjunction with the Synopsys PrimeTime analysis tool, the golden signoffstandard, CCS noise models allow designers to get better accuracy and reducedturnaround time. Liberty open source noise models also facilitate visibility intotransistor-level behavior that is key to nanometer sign-off analysis. CCS noisemodels are proven to deliver sign-off level accuracy to within two percent ofHSPICE simulation as seen at leading semiconductor companies.
 Over the years, we have closely collaborated with Synopsys to advance designsolutions based on open standards, said Brent Dichter, general manager, ARMPhysical IP.  Open-source CCS modeling technology has gained significant momentum inthe semiconductor industry, and we look forward to once again leading in the IPindustry with CCS noise support, the next generation signal integrity models.Â
CCS models are the industryÂ's first open-source current-based models to unifytiming, signal-integrity, and power. CCS technology is designed to address the newlow-power design challenges and the industryÂ's advanced process modeling challengesfor 65-nanometer (nm) and below geometries. Other noise models suffer from limitedaccuracy or employ closed, proprietary formats limiting their use during signoff. In contrast, the CCS-based noise models are current-based and allow signoff tools tomuch more closely model actual silicon behavior, thus reducing design iterations.CCS noise models are open-source, giving users transparency and confidence duringsignoff and promoting interoperability across the EDA industry.
 In order for our customers to obtain the silicon entitlements of the latestprocesses, they need world class implementation and signoff tools as well as highestaccuracy IP, said Antun Domic, senior vice president and general manager, SynopsysImplementation Group.  The Synopsys Galaxy Design Platform combined withCCS-enabled models from industry-leading IP providers such as ARM will help ensurethat our mutual customers get their silicon to function as expected and meet theirchallenging nanometer requirements.Â
Synopsys, a member of the ARM Connected Community, will be available to discuss thiscollaboration at the ARM DevelopersÂ' Conference in Santa Clara, CA on October 4-5,2006. For more information, please visit www.arm.com/developersconferen ce.
Availability
CCS timing and noise models for the ARM AdvantageÂ, Metro and SAGE-X standard celllibraries are available for immediate download from the ARM website athttp://www.arm.com.
About the ARM Connected CommunityThe ARM Connected Community is a global network of companies aligned to provide acomplete solution, from design to manufacture and end use, for products based on theARM architecture. ARM offers a variety of resources to Community members, includingpromotional programs and peer-networking opportunities that enable a variety of ARMPartners to come together to provide end-to-end customer solutions. For moreinformation, please visit http://www.arm.com/community.
About Synopsys
Synopsys, Inc. is a world leader in EDA software for semiconductor design. Thecompany delivers technology-leading semiconductor design and verification platformsand IC manufacturing software products to the global electronics market, enablingthe development and production of complex systems-on-chips (SoCs). Synopsys alsoprovides intellectual property and design services to simplify the design processand accelerate time-to-market for its customers. Synopsys is headquartered inMountain View, California and has offices in more than 60 locations throughout NorthAmerica, Europe, Japan and Asia. Visit Synopsys online at http://www.synopsys.com.
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