Magma, CAS to form Nanotechnology design lab

Magma Design Automation Inc. has signed an agreement with the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) agreement to establish the Nanotechnology Integrated Circuit Design Lab.

Under this agreement, the lab will develop and provide advanced IC design solutions for nanometer technologies based on Magma's integrated RTL-to-GDSII flow. These solutions will be used in CAS' education programs, research projects and commercial applications, which aim to increase the availability of advanced IC design capabilities in China.

In addition to providing design solutions, Magma and CAS will work together to promote advanced nanotechnology IC design capabilities, establish an education program for CAS' master's and Ph.D. students, and explore nanotechnology design projects with domestic and international organizations.

"With its rapidly growing demand and large domestic market for electronic products, China is building its semiconductor manufacturing and IC design capabilities at the same time," said Rajeev Madhavan, chairman and CEO of Magma.