Precedence Simulation Backplane Integration

• Provide the capability to co-simulate the hierarchical hardware designs while taking advantage of existing models
• Models may be written in different languages, using different vendor EDA tools and at various design levels seamlessly

BENEFITS

• Reuse existing design and models
• Use best EDA tool for the task thus leveraging current investments
• A variety of design verification tools from different vendors work togehter

• Integration with Mentor Graphics Corp. Falcon Framework
• Integration with Quickturn hardware emulation
• User interface and ease of use enhancements
• Feasibility study to integrate with Ptolomy kernel

• Berkeley Design Technologies, Inc. extension and commercialization effort for Ptolemy
• Quickturn Design Systems, Inc. hardware emulator