ESL tool targets algorithm for FPGA, ASIC devices
Synplicity rolled out its Synplify DSP ASIC Edition software at the Design Automation and Test Europe conference in France. Their earlier ESL synthesis tool was aimed at FPGA designs. With this new offering, they are targeting customers who use FPGA prototyping for their DSP based ASICs.
Another recent news has been that TSMC is broadening its IP portfolio giving worries to IP providers and speculation in the industry whether TSMC is moving towards ASIC like biz model.
Gives a new meaning to the phrase “ASIC demise”………