Why Use SOS for Synopsys Custom Compiler
Analog and mixed-signal IC development demands precise control of schematics, layouts, device parameters, and intellectual property. As designs grow in complexity and engineering teams become more distributed, managing design data manually can introduce costly errors, lost work, version conflicts, and tapeout delays.
SOS for Synopsys Custom Compiler provides a native engineering data management solution that integrates directly into the Custom Compiler environment, enabling teams to manage design revisions, collaborate efficiently, and maintain complete traceability throughout the design lifecycle.
Native IntegrationWork directly within Custom Compiler and Library Manager using embedded data management functions, reducing context switching and improving productivity.
Automated Version ControlManage design revisions through integrated check-in, check-out, branching, tagging, and update operations while maintaining complete design history.
Complete Design TraceabilityCapture and track schematic changes, layout edits, device parameter updates, model revisions, and design changes across project hierarchies for visibility.
Enterprise-Grade GovernanceProtect critical IP through role-based permissions, controlled releases, audit trails, and secure access controls that support organizational compliance requirements.
Structured IP ReuseTransform proven analog and AMS designs into reusable assets, including PCells, parameterized generators, verified analog blocks, and layout templates.
Scalable PerformanceSupport large custom IC projects with thousands of hierarchical cells and multi-gigabyte design datasets while maintaining responsive user performance.
Key Capabilities
Enable multiple engineers to work on complex designs simultaneously while preventing conflicts, reducing rework, and ensuring every team member works on the correct design version.
Maintain complete visibility into design evolution with detailed change tracking, version history, and design comparisons that reduce the risk of introducing errors into production designs.
Secure critical design assets through controlled access, revision management, and auditability while supporting enterprise governance requirements.
Reduce time spent searching for files, resolving version conflicts, and managing design data so engineers can focus on circuit innovation and verification.
Create a searchable library of validated analog and mixed-signal IP that can be reused across future designs, improving consistency and shortening development cycles.
Structure design data with versioning, traceability, and metadata that can support future machine learning, automation, and AI-driven engineering workflows.
Resources to Get You Started
Accelerating Custom IC Development with SOS in Synopsys Custom Compiler
Discover how Keysight SOS integrates directly within Synopsys Custom Compiler, enabling native version control, IP governance, and collaborative design workflows without disrupting analog and mixed signal development.
blogs
Bringing Modern Data Management into Custom IC Design: Integrating Keysight SOS Core with Synopsys Custom Compiler
Flyers
Keysight Engineering Data Management (SOS) Core
Solution Briefs
SOS Core: Reliable, High Performance Design Data Management for Semiconductor Engineering Teams
Application Notes
Keysight Engineering Data Management (SOS) Core: Integration with Synopsys Custom Compiler
Have Questions? We've Got Answers
SOS integrates directly into the Synopsys Custom Compiler and Library Manager environment, providing embedded check-in/check-out, version control, diff reporting, tagging, hierarchical operations, and audit trail capabilities without requiring engineers to switch tools.
Analog and mixed-signal projects involve complex hierarchical designs, parameterized cells, layouts, and verification data that must remain synchronized across multiple engineers and project phases. Engineering data management helps prevent version conflicts, protects IP, improves traceability, and supports predictable tapeout schedules.
Yes. SOS organizes and structures design data, revisions, and metadata so that proven IP can be discovered and reused more easily. This structured approach also creates a foundation for AI and machine learning applications, including analytics, AI-assisted engineering workflows, and future design automation initiatives.