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Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS), a world leader in semiconductor design software, announced the availability of advanced device parameter measurement functionality in its Hercules(TM) Physical Verification Suite (PVS). Developed to support the latest release of 65-nanometer (nm) design kits from IBM (NYSE: IBM), this new functionality enables IBM foundry customers using the Hercules layout versus schematic (LVS) rule files in the kit to easily and accurately correlate device behavior to the IBM process. These IBM foundry customers also have access to the latest Hercules design rule checking (DRC) as part of the 65 nm design kit release. These files are qualified for accuracy and optimized for performance. “We have been supporting Synopsys Hercules PVS for over a decade,” said Dave Harame, director...