METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACCELERATING PROJECT START AND TAPE-OUT

摘要

Some embodiments provide systems and techniques that accelerate project start and tape-out. During operation, a system can receive a set of technology files and a set of libraries. Next, the system can identify deficiencies in the set of technology files and the set of libraries. The system can then construct update utilities that when executed by a computer system cause the computer system to fix the deficiencies in the technology files and the set of libraries. Further, a system can receive a set of checks that are performed by a foundry. Next, the system can construct tape-out scripts that when executed by a computer cause the computer to perform the set of checks on the circuit design. The update utilities and the tape-out scripts can then be provided to a customer with an electronic design automation software to accelerate project start and tape-out.