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Q&A: Jim McCanny Discusses Altos Design and Fast IP CharacterizationIndustry Insights Blog - Richard Goering , CadenceJul. 05, 2011 |
In May 2011 Cadence announced the acquisition of Altos Design Automation, a provider of ultra-fast characterization tools that model timing, noise, power, and process variations for "foundation" IP (standard cells, I/Os, memories). In this interview Jim McCanny, co-founder and former CEO of Altos, discusses the company's mission and technology, the increasing need for fast and accurate characterization, how fast characterization boosts IP reuse, and how Altos and its customers will benefit from the Cadence acquisition.
