Integrated Common Database (iCDB)

The Integrated Common Database (iCDB) provides a single data repository for a project accessed by all applications across the PADS flow.

Figure 1 shows the relationship among the tools that access iCDB in their respective flows. iCDB maintains connectivity, schematic/graphics objects, and constraints data throughout the flow in continuous synchronization. This reduces both the time and risk of error involved in creating and passing netlists between tools.

Figure 1. iCDB Database and the PADS Flow

  • Schematic Capture: PADS Designer

  • Layout: PADS Layout

Parent Topic: Concurrent Design Overview
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