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LayTOOLS Overview

LayTOOLS is a custom integrated circuit design software suite (IC design software) optimized for complex analog, digital, and mixed-signal IC design. The suite includes applications for schematic capture, simulation, physical layout design, physical database verification, automated place and route, as well as data conversion tools and other utilities.

LayTOOLS is intuitively organized, efficient, easy to learn, and is ideal for serious deep sub-micron IC design. Industry-standard interface formats are provided for compatibility with other database design systems and fabrication processes.

LayTOOLS products can be made available in a number of configurations to match your design demands and at an attractive price, yet include all the sophisticated features you would expect in high-end tools.

Point Solution

LayTOOLS applications can be used independently, that is, launched independent of any other application in the suite. This allows the user considerable flexibility and scope.

Project Solution

Under the LayFRAME database manager, LayTOOLS applications will be launched as required and databases will be presented as requested. The manager organizes the user's databases in an easily identifiable manner, and automatically links such utilities as verification run-decks on a project basis. In this mode, a common 'technology database' will be used as a set of  reference data. This fixed data can be reference (as a PDK - process design kit) by any number of different projects

LayTOOLS Characteristics

Stable
No matter what the database size, LayTOOLS provides a robust environment in which to develop analog, mixed-signal, digital IC’s – the limit is your imagination.

Efficient
LayTOOLS is loaded with productive features to enable efficient design, such as schematic-driven layout, parametric groups, cross-probing, on-line DRC, and library locking.

Compatible
LayTOOLS supports industry-standard databases and formats, (GDS2, CIF, DXF, GERBER, HSpice, PSpice, and EDIF) and integrates easily with existing foundry and design requirements.

Affordable
LayTOOLS offers a rich palette of features and outstanding performance at an unexpectedly attractive price.

Mature
LayTOOLS has been the IC design tool for many companies for more than a decade. It is being continually enhanced to accommodate the emerging demands of technology advances.

Supported
LayTOOLS is supported by IC design engineers who understand the demands on such products and the issues faced by users. Training is available on request.

Maintained
LayTOOLS is offered with a perpetual license, but is regularly updated, extended, and enhanced for those who wish to take advantage of on-going maintenance arrangements.

LayTOOLS System Details

PC System Requirements

• Minimum performance (not recommended)

• Good Performance (recommended )

Supported Operating Systems
All applications run on:
• MS-WINDOWS^TM 98/NT / 2000/ME / XP / VISTA / Windows7
• RedHat Linux 7.3, 8.0 (C-Shell), SUSE Linux (C-Shell)
• UNIX - Sun Solaris (C-Shell)

Licensing Options
• RLM license manager (single user or network, using as a key the MAC address, userid, or dongle address)
• Aladdin license manager (uses dongle for single user or network)

Maintenance
The initial year’s maintenance is included in the purchase price. Thereafter, the maintenance cost per year is 15% of the listed purchase price at the time of renewal for each module.

Support/Training
Available 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST/CDT Monday-Friday via e-mail, telephone, or fax. Support that requires investigation by the software developer may take longer. Training is available on-line, in the Lewisville office (near Dallas), or on the customer’s site. Please call for price details.

Warranty
One year of maintenance and support is provided free of charge with each purchase.

LayTOOLS Program Details

The following lists the individual modules available as part of the LayTOOLS software.