Keysight Engineering Data Management (SOS) Core

This product flyer presents Keysight SOS Core as a purpose-built design data management and version control platform engineered specifically for the realities of modern IC and hardware design. The content emphasizes that SOS Core is designed to integrate seamlessly into existing EDA environments, rather than adding complexity or forcing teams to change how they work. It highlights broad compatibility with leading EDA tools — including Cadence Virtuoso Studio, Synopsys Custom Compiler, Siemens EDA, Silvaco, and Keysight ADS — as well as integration with configuration management systems like Git, Subversion, and Perforce. This positions SOS Core as a practical solution for teams operating hybrid workflows that span software and hardware development.

A central theme is high-performance EDA-native version control. SOS Core is capable of handling gigabyte-scale check-ins in seconds while natively supporting formats such as GDSII, OASIS, and complex design hierarchies. Automated check-ins, metadata capture, and direct API-based integrations are positioned as key enablers of smooth collaboration across design, layout, and verification teams. The inclusion of full lineage tracking reinforces the platform’s suitability for compliance-driven environments, where traceability from concept through tapeout is essential.

From fast-moving startups to mid-sized IC houses and specialized internal design groups, SOS Core is portrayed as delivering enterprise-grade capability without enterprise-level overhead. Rapid deployment, minimal IT involvement, and scalable performance allow teams to focus on innovation rather than tool maintenance. SOS Core combines the robustness expected by large organizations with the speed and simplicity demanded by agile teams.

Another focus is efficient storage and infrastructure optimization. SOS Core enhances existing network storage through smart workspace management and cache servers, reducing file duplication and minimizing unnecessary data movement. By storing only actively edited files locally and avoiding proprietary file systems or OS-level changes, SOS Core lowers storage costs while improving performance — without disrupting existing infrastructure.

SOS Core is a comprehensive solution for managing complex hardware design data. It highlights capabilities such as integrated revision control and release management, secure role-based access, optimized network disk usage, CI/CD tool integration, and unified support for complex, multi-part hardware designs. Overall, SOS Core’s value is a scalable, secure, and engineer-friendly platform that simplifies design data management while enabling teams to deliver high-quality silicon faster and with greater confidence.