MICROELECTRONIC SYSTEMS NEWS
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SYNAPTICAD WAVEFORMER
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DATE: December 1998
TITLE: SYNAPTICAD WAVEFORMER
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TITLE: SYNAPTICAD WAVEFORMER
Looking for a way to draw timing diagrams, import and edit Verilog VCD
and VHDL simulation results, or HP logic analyzer data? Want to export
your waveform data to drive simulations and pattern generators? Then
read on...
Waveformer Pro is a synergistic combination of 3 tools in one: a timing
diagram editor, an interactive HDL simulator, and a stimulus generator.
With Waveformer Pro you begin your design cycle by constructing timing
diagrams that define your system requirements using the timing diagram
editing and boolean simulation features. The timing diagram editing
features calculate critical timing paths and automatically assure that
timing requirements are met. Then when you simulate your design you can
use the stimulus generator feature to export your waveforms to drive
your favorite gate-level or HDL simulator. Finally, when it comes time
to document your system, your work is already half done since you can
create professional quality documentation for your design from timing
diagrams you created at the beginning of your design process.
Waveformer Pro v5.0 incorporates an interactive, instant feedback,
continuous simulation engine. With the simulation engine, you can enter
multi-bit registered and latched boolean equations and Waveformer will
automatically simulate the results whenever you make a change in your
timing diagram. The new version has the full power of an HDL simulator,
but without the learning curve associated with traditional HDL
simulators (WaveFormer writes the code for you).
Export your design as a complete HDL model when you're done.
Waveformer generates a complete HDL model from the information you
enter. This model can then be simulated or analyzed by third party
tools such as traditional HDL simulators, synthesis tools, back
annotation programs, load and power analysis software, etc. This allows
you to move to the next step in your design process without having to
reenter your design information.
We've also added a number of new features to help digital designers
including: (1) spreadsheet-based entry of test vectors, (2) VCD file
import, (3) modeless dialogs to make design changes easier than ever,
(4) automatic labeling of counter and shifter type signals, (5)
stimulus export to the Xilinx Foundation Kit simulator, (6)
report/editor window for displaying status information about your
design, (7) undo/redo of last 20 actions, (8) Time markers that
compress time, and (9) stimulus generation for HP pattern generators.
For more information give me a call at (800) 804-7073 (US) or (540)
953-3390 (international). In a hurry? download a evaluation copy now at
WWW.
Gary Covington
SynaptiCAD
520 Prices Fork Road Suite C-4
Blacksburg VA 24060
(800)-804-7073
TEL: (540)-953-3390
FAX: (540)-953-3078
info@syncad.com
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dbouldin@utk.edu
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