We have EDA consulting expertise in C, Cadence Skill, Perl, TCL etc and projects we have undertaken include datapath placement/routing algorithms, custom layout technology migration, schematic technology re-referencers, mixed signal floorplanning, analog design constraint management. These have been performed as internal software development efforts at design houses and as part of the R&D effort of EDA tools vendors.

A particular strength of ours is in Cadence tools integration. We have significant expertise with the Cadence framework/database and have integrated a number of external tools into DFII as well as having developed native tools in C/Skill. We have developed software as consultants to Cadence R&D and to 3rd party tools vendors looking to integrate into the Cadence Framework. If you have tools development requirements in the Cadence environment we have the right combination of programming skills and Cadence developer insight to ensure a robust and efficient implementation.

We have experience developing Open Access implementations and Cadence Skill to C++ and C conversions. If you have a need for Open Access DB implementations, C++ PCells or an existing CAD infrastructure in Skill that you'd like to convert to C++ for Open Access or other EDA environments we can help with a mixture of automation and custom code development.

An overview of the Skill-C translator is available here.

We have experience developing IC design methodologies in a range of environments including microprocessor, ASIC and analog mixed signal. We have developed tools methodologies around all the major EDA technologies, in large companies and startups. If you have a new design environment you are looking to tool or would like to upgrade your existing environment, you can rely on our experience and judgement to make the right calls.

We have managed CAD teams in a variety of design environments and under a variety of conditions including pressured tapeout situations and software development projects. Allow us to manage your CAD infrastructure development and maintain your design teams efficiency.