WIA-SEMI-001: Semiconductor Design

Goal: Define unified RTL and design data formats for seamless tool integration.

Key Features:

• Standardized RTL coding guidelines (Verilog, VHDL, SystemVerilog)
• Design constraint formats (SDC, UPF)
• IP-XACT for IP component packaging
• Liberty (.lib) format standardization

Goal: Create standardized APIs for EDA tool interoperability.

Key Features:

• Design database access APIs
• Simulation control interfaces
• Synthesis and P&R tool integration
• Timing analysis APIs

Goal: Establish protocols for design data exchange and verification.

Key Features:

• Design handoff protocols
• Verification IP (VIP) interfaces
• Formal verification methodologies
• Coverage-driven verification

Goal: Optimize design flow and integrate with manufacturing.

Key Features:

• DFT (Design for Test) automation
• Power optimization techniques
• Sign-off quality checks
• GDSII/OASIS tape-out preparation