EVE, Novas Collaborate on Optimized SoC Verification & Debug Flow; ZeBu, Novas Debug Platform Interoperability Reduces Tool Complexity, Learning Curves
SAN JOSE, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—June 7, 2004—
Advanced verification specialist Emulation and
Verification Engineering (EVE) today announced a collaborative effort
with Novas Software, Inc., the leading provider of open, interoperable
debug systems for complex chip designs, to enhance interoperability
between their electronic design automation (EDA) solutions.
This effort, which targets reduced tool complexity and accelerated
learning curves, was enabled through the Novas Harmony Program and
will optimize the verification flow between EVE's ZeBu -- or Zero Bugs
-- hardware/software co-verification platform and Novas'
industry-leading debug platform to provide a single, unified interface
for verification and debug.
EVE's ZeBu generates waveform data in FSDB format used by the
Novas Debussy(R) and Verdi(TM) Debug Systems. Further development will
integrate elements of the Novas debug platform as the cockpit for ZeBu
creating a complete development, verification and debugging solution
for system-on-chip (SoC) designs. The integrated EVE/Novas solution
will provide an intuitive way for system engineers and software
developers to track, understand and correct causes of errant behavior
before a design is implemented.
"Integrating verification and debug is of critical importance to
both hardware design teams and software developers," remarks Lauro
Rizzatti, chief executive officer (CEO) of EVE USA and vice president
of marketing. "The combination of Novas' debug capabilities and ZeBu
enables end users to quickly isolate errors and identify the source of
the problem."
"The complexity of SoC designs requires a greater level of EDA
tool interoperability throughout the verification flow," adds George
Bakewell, Novas' director of Technical Marketing. "EVE's ZeBu platform
gives system engineers and software developers early access to
cycle-accurate SoC models running at MHz speed to integrate drivers
and operating systems. Integration with our debug platform enhances
this methodology with a common interface for accessing design
knowledge that enables the entire design team to better understand
chip behavior."
About Novas Harmony Program
Novas established the Harmony program in 1999 to lower the cost of
EDA tool interoperability. The Harmony program provides developers of
verification and other tools with software licenses, engineering
support for integration efforts, and ongoing support for mutual
customers. Novas' open application programming interfaces (APIs)
ensure that the widest range of chip design and verification solutions
can take advantage of its industry-leading debug capabilities.
About Emulation and Verification Engineering
EVE offers innovative intellectual property (IP) and
hardware-assisted verification solutions and verification engineering
services that accelerate the design of complex integrated circuits,
prevalent in the communications, wireless, networking, computer, and
consumer product markets. It has offices in San Jose, Calif.
Telephone: (408) 881-0440. Fax: (408) 904-5800. It also has offices in
Palaiseau, France. Telephone: (33) 1 64532730. Fax: (33) 1 64532740.
Email: info@eve-team.com. Web Site: http://www.eve-team.com.
Debussy is a registered trademark and Verdi is a trademark of
Novas Software, Inc. Novas Software, Inc. and EVE acknowledge
trademarks or registered trademarks of other organizations for their
respective products and services.
Contact:
EVE
Lauro Rizzatti, 408-881-0440
lauro@eve-team.com
or
Public Relations for EVE
Nanette Collins, 617-437-1822
nanette@nvc.com
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