May 7, 2009 (FinancialWire) — Magma Design Automation Inc. (NASDAQ: LAVA) (Current Market Cap: US$93.74 Mil.) has announced the availability of the Quartz DRC and Quartz LVS 2009.05 physical verification tools. The technology physically verifies large integrated circuits.

The new version improves designer productivity and includes functionality improvements for advanced process nodes, including multi-CPU computers. To ease adoption, this version offers improved compatibility with third-party legacy physical verification tools.

Along with the DRC, Magma also announced the “Liberate Me” program, enabling engineers to test drive Quartz DRC and Quartz LVS at no charge for 60 days.

When integrated with Magma’s Talus platform for digital implementation, Quartz DRC and Quartz LVS can slash 1-2 weeks off the tapeout cycle by eliminating all iterations between physical design, and physical verification. Timing and design for manufacturing surprises are also eliminated because in-situ metal fill, hotspot fixing and other chip finishing operations are performed within Talus.

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