In the ongoing drive towards smaller, faster and less expensive chips, the worlds of design and manufacturing are colliding. Where once there were distinct lines separating the worlds between GDSII and mask making, the need for communication and collaboration is a necessity. Synopsys offers the only complete RTL- to-Silicon solution through its Galaxy™ Design and Discovery™ Verification Platforms and Manufacturing solutions. The combined use of Synopsys' platforms and Manufacturing solutions, including Mask Synthesis, Mask Data Preparation, lithography verification, and Manufacturing Yield Management help ensure that your design is manufacturable at 90-nm nodes and smaller.