Catching up on some of the news from the last thirty days or so, this week we will focus on some of the latest EDA announcements.
Ansys’ 2023 R2 release, AnsysGPT, Ansys-Altium connection
Recent announcements from Ansys include the introduction of its latest release, 2023 R2, and the limited beta release of AnsysGPT, a multilingual, conversational, AI virtual assistant for customer support. Developed using ChatGPT technology available via the Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, AnsysGPT uses Ansys public data to answer technical questions concerning Ansys products, relevant physics, and engineering topics. Another recent announcement from the company concerns the digital connection of Altium’s electronic computer-aided design tools and Ansys simulation tools included in Ansys Electronics Desktop.
Cadence’s Joules RTL Design Studio
Cadence has announced its Joules RTL Design Studio, a new solution to accelerate the RTL design and implementation process. Front-end designers can access digital design analysis and debugging capabilities from a single, unified cockpit, which – according to the company – will enable fully optimized RTL design prior to implementation handoff. Users will also be able to leverage generative AI for RTL design exploration and big data analytics. According to Cadence, by enabling quick and accurate physical estimates, Joules RTL Design Studio can unlock up to 5X productivity and up to 25% quality of results (QoR) improvements in the RTL.
