March 24, 2014
New data model and optimisation strategy, plus revised analysis engines update Synopsys's IC Compiler place and route tool
February 21, 2013
Some conservative decisions were important parts of AMD's design strategy for the 28nm core that's just been specified in PlayStation 4
October 11, 2012
Manufacturability, routing, library design and more - it all needs rethinking at 20nm
April 24, 2012
Xilinx has created Vivado, a new set of tools to support sub-30nm FPGAs that, for advanced designs at least, will take over from its long-established ISE suite.
March 15, 2012
Performance boost claimed from streamlining optimization across synthesis and layout using modeling, novel CTS strategy and 20nm-ready features.