Magma Automation in pact with Anna University

Magma Design Automation India, a provider of semiconductor design software, said that it has entered into a pact with Anna University, as part of its initiative to increase the number of professionals trained on state-of-the-art IC implementation tools. The partnership has resulted in the successful completion of a telecom chip using Magma's design system.

It also said that Ahmedabad based e-Infochips, a chip and product design services firm has adopted Magma based implementation software.

With this electronic design automation software, eInfochips can offer comprehensive, RTL-to-GDSII design and verification of SoC for the computing,consumer electronics and communications markets.

"We would like to thank Magma Design Automation for providing advanced technology, dedicated support and in-depth training for our students," said N Gunasekaran, head of the Electrical and Communication Electronics Department of Anna University.

"We are enthused by the rapid tape out and will expand our VLSI course offerings using Magma as the IC implementation vehicle," he added.

"With the semiconductor industry in India entering an exciting new growth phase, it is imperative that we train more engineers on advanced Very Large Scale Designing (VLSI) design to bridge the current talent gap," said Anand Anandkumar, managing director, Magma Design Automation India.

"The successful and rapid completion of the telecom chip demonstrates both the quality of the talent available in Indian universities, as well the exceptional capabilities and turnaround time enabled by the Magma tools," he said.