Synopsys, Inc. has released new advanced analog simulation and layout capabilities in its Galaxy Custom Designer implementation solution.

The Custom Designer 2009.06 release adds significant new capabilities, including high-capacity, high-performance schematic-driven layout (SDL) designed for today's large analog blocks. The SDL capability features robust schematic and layout synchronization technology and a streamlined engineering change order (ECO) flow. Also included in the 2009.06 release is an easy-to-use analog simulation and analysis environment featuring high-performance waveform display and processing, mixed text/schematic integration and Tcl scripting for batch verification.

Custom Designer leverages Synopsys' Galaxy Implementation Platform to provide a unified solution for custom and digital designs. Built natively on the OpenAccess database, it offers support for legacy designs and interoperable process design kits (PDKs).
"Our vision is to deliver the industry's most productive and open custom implementation solution," said Paul Lo, senior vice president and general manager of the Analog/Mixed-Signal Group at Synopsys.