Chip Design Software

Compare 23 chip design software tools to find the right one for your needs

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Altium Designer

The most powerful, modern, and easy-to-use PCB design tool.

A comprehensive PCB design software for schematic capture, layout, and manufacturing.

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COMSOL Multiphysics

A platform for modeling and simulating physics-based systems.

A general-purpose simulation software for modeling and simulating a wide range of physics and engineering problems.

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MATLAB

The language of technical computing.

A high-level language and interactive environment for numerical computation, visualization, and programming.

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Simulink

A graphical environment for simulation and Model-Based Design.

A block diagram environment for multidomain simulation and Model-Based Design.

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Ansys HFSS

The industry standard for 3D electromagnetic simulation.

A 3D electromagnetic (EM) simulation software for designing and simulating high-frequency electronic products.

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NI LabVIEW

A graphical programming environment for measurement, test, and control.

A system design software that provides a graphical programming environment for developing measurement, test, and control applications.

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Synopsys Design Compiler

The industry standard for RTL synthesis.

Synthesizes RTL code into a gate-level netlist, optimizing for timing, area, and power.

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Synopsys Fusion Compiler

The industry's first RTL-to-GDSII implementation system.

A unified physical implementation solution that provides a highly convergent RTL-to-GDSII flow.

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Synopsys Custom Compiler

A modern solution for full-custom analog, custom digital, and mixed-signal IC design.

Provides a unified environment for schematic entry, simulation management, and custom layout.

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Cadence Virtuoso Custom Platform

The industry's leading custom IC design platform.

A comprehensive platform for analog, mixed-signal, RF, and custom digital IC design.

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Cadence Innovus Implementation System

Next-generation physical implementation solution for best-in-class PPA.

A digital IC physical implementation system for place and route, clock tree synthesis, and optimization.

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Siemens EDA Calibre

The industry leader in physical verification.

A comprehensive suite of tools for physical verification, including DRC, LVS, and parasitic extraction.

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Keysight Advanced Design System (ADS)

The world's leading electronic design automation software for RF, microwave, and high-speed digital applications.

An EDA software platform for the design and simulation of RF, microwave, and high-speed digital systems.

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AMD Vivado Design Suite

A comprehensive suite of tools for the design, synthesis, and analysis of FPGAs, SoCs, and ACAPs.

An integrated design environment for Xilinx FPGAs, SoCs, and ACAPs.

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Intel Quartus Prime Design Software

Design software for Intel FPGAs, SoCs, and CPLDs.

A complete design environment for Intel's programmable logic devices.

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Siemens EDA Tanner

The user-friendly, affordable, and complete analog/mixed-signal IC design suite.

An integrated design suite for analog and mixed-signal IC design, from schematic capture to physical layout.

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Silvaco Victory Process

Advanced 2D/3D process simulator for a wide range of semiconductor technologies.

A TCAD tool for simulating the fabrication processes of semiconductor devices.

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Silvaco Victory Device

A 2D/3D device simulator for analyzing the electrical, optical, and thermal characteristics of semiconductor devices.

A TCAD tool for simulating the behavior of semiconductor devices.

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Ansys RedHawk-SC

The gold standard for SoC power integrity and reliability signoff.

A power integrity and reliability analysis tool for digital SoCs.

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Ansys SeaScape

A big-data platform for electronic system design and simulation.

A data platform that enables high-capacity and high-performance simulation for Ansys' electronics tools.

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Keysight PathWave RFIC Design (GoldenGate)

Advanced simulation and analysis for RFIC design.

A simulation and analysis solution for integrated RF circuit design.

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Synopsys LucidShape

The industry's leading tool for automotive lighting design and analysis.

A design and simulation tool for automotive lighting systems.

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Cadence Genus Synthesis Solution

Next-generation RTL synthesis for breakthrough PPA.

A physical synthesis tool that delivers improved quality of results (QoR) and faster turnaround time.

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