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PROLIFIC Inc.
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Manual Standard Cell Library Creation Flow
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Hand-Drawn Layout
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Automated Layout
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Prolific Standard Cell Library Creation Flow
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Architectural Exploration
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Finer-Grained Libraries
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High Yield Libraries
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Time-To-Market
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Library Creation Flow
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Liquid Cell Flow
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Finer-Grained Libraries
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Benefits of Liquid Cells

• Full-custom benefits using cell-based flow
• Full-custom claims up to 2x improvement
• Up to 25 cycle time reduction
• Up to 25 area reduction
• 25 or more power reduction

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Integration with Silicon Perspective First
Encounter
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Integration with Ambit PKS
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Integration with Cadence SEI
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RET-Compliant Design Flow
RTL
Prolific ProGenesis
Synthesis
Standard Cell Creation
Gate Netlist
Mentor xCalibre Mach TA, Mach PA
Extraction Simulation
Prolific Liquid Cells
Place/Route
Verification
Tape-Out
Reticle Silicon Mfg
Layout
Mentor Calibre DRC, LVS RET-Compliance
Checkers
DFM-compliant, RET-compliant cell-based ICs
Golden Mfg Rules
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Active Prolific Partners
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Corporate Facts

• Incorporated 1995 in the State of California
• Headquarters located in Silicon Valley
• Engineers with over 10 years of experience
• Software sales and contract services
• Privately held
• Profitable

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PROLIFIC Inc.
Take Control of Your Libraries
PROCESS-INDEPENDENT LIBRARIES FOR
ICS www.prolificinc.com