Global IC design teams today work around the clock to meet tight deadlines with limited resources. The adoption of IC Design Management systems that guarantee the most up-to-date design content is available to all design team members on-demand continues to grow. This report covers the results of a worldwide Global Design Management survey that was executed during March 2009 and the implications of those findings. The topics covered are:
Design Management Implementation Plans for 2009
Designers’ Time Spent on Design Management Issues
Design Management Issues Impact on Project Deadlines and Tapeouts
Primary Justifications for Implementing a Design Management System
Major Obstacles to Deploying a Design Management System