Used to analyze SystemC code prior to compilation, simulation or synthesis, AccurateC 2.6 offers an enhanced C++ Application Programming Interface (API), giving designers the means to quickly perform their own customized analysis of SystemC source code.  It extends the existing API to allow access to internal design data in terms of SystemC constructs, such as modules, processes, variables, interfaces and signals.

AccurateC's Rule Wizard function has been improved to ease automatic rule generation. New rules have been added to support a SystemC methodology and simulation environment, all driven by customer input.  These include rules for array out of bounds checks, virtual function usage and improved variable usage checks.  Additional rules are available also for the Forte Design Systems Cynthesizer ruleset. 

"Enhancements to AccurateC are all user-driven improvements based on inputs from our customers in Japan and Europe ," says Joan Bartlett, president of Actis Design.  "They greatly improve the usability and capabilities of AccurateC for real-world SystemC development and offer Actis a key competitive advantage."

AccurateC combines C++ syntax checking with SystemC semantics checking to efficiently identify coding problems prior to simulation and synthesis.  Design iterations are reduced with customizable, pre-compilation analysis.  The Code Consultant feature provides a detailed description and recommended action for every rule violation, greatly shortening the learning curve for SystemC.  Experienced engineers can capture and share their knowledge through the Export/Import Environment feature.  The powerful C++ API provides in-depth control of the analysis process; users can quickly and accurately generate unique analysis functions to simplify debug and assure quality of results.

Pricing and Availability

AccurateC is shipping and supports Sun Microsystems and Linux operating systems.  Pricing ranges from $9,000 to $30,000, depending on configuration, for a one-year technology subscription license (TSL). 

More information on AccurateC can be found at:  http://www.actisdesign.com, or send email to info@actisdesign.com.  Or, contact Joan Bartlett at (503) 645-2183 or email her at joan@actisdesign.com.

About Actis Design 

Actis Design provides software tools and methods to enhance SystemC- and hardware description language (HDL)-based hardware designs.  Its software suite includes AccurateC Rule Checker Basic, Rule Checker Enterprise and Rule Generator.  Actis Design provides a wide range of consulting services to both EDA product suppliers and consumers.  It is a member of the Open SystemC Initiative (OSCI), an independent non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and advancing SystemC as an industry standard language for electronic system-level design.  Actis is part of the Summit Design and Forte Design Systems partner programs.  Corporate headquarters is located at 515 NW Saltzman Road, Suite 775 , Portland , Ore. 97229 .  Telephone: (503) 645-2183. Facsimile: (503) 645-6574. Email: info@actisdesign.com. Online information is found at its website: http://www.actisdesign.com.

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