Description
Secure and Convenient Access
24 hour access to S.U.R.F. facility via keycard with PIN.
Synopsys SURF Lab

Work Environment Isolated from Other Users

• Equipment configured "standalone." No network access.
• Private offices walled with secure ceilings.
• Independently accessible via keycode lock
• Shredders and confidential trash bins available.
• Lab configuration

Maintenance and Support

• Selected Synopsys tools installed on lab machines. Releases periodically updated.
• Synopsys tools and flows fully supported on-site.

S.U.R.F. Qualification Criteria
The S.U.R.F. lab facilities at Synopsys are available to qualified EDA vendors, approved by Synopsys to test and enhance EDA interoperability with Synopsys tools for the benefit of our mutual customers.

The EDA vendors applying to S.U.R.F. must adhere to all security requirements and guarantee Synopsys IP protection.

The following criteria must be met:

1. There is a clear customer demand for the flow(s).
2. The Vendor's tool for which interoperability is being tested must not directly or indirectly compete with the Synopsys tool(s) for which access is sought.
3. Synopsys IP protection is guaranteed.
4. Vendor adheres to all Synopsys security and access requirements.
5. No Legal issues or disputes exist between the Vendor and Synopsys.

How Do I Apply?

1. Contact S.U.R.F. program manager at Synopsys:
   Karen Bartleson
   tel: (650) 584.4840
   fax: (650) 584.4102
   email: karenb@synopsys.com

2. Submit and fax the complete Access Agreement, Usage Agreement, and the Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA) documents to the S.U.R.F. program manager. You will then be contacted to complete the registration process and your application will be reviewed.

3. Upon arrival on the first day, S.U.R.F. coordinator will:
   Escort you to security
   • Receive photo ID and access codes
   Guide you to S.U.R.F. area
   • Test badges to ensure accessibility
   Lead you to private office
   • Test access codes to ensure accessibility
   • Tour area to become familiar with what's available
   Verify S.U.R.F. equipment and required software functionality with you
   • Ensure everything is working
   Leave you alone to do your work in your private office
   • Application Engineer and system administrator available by contacting S.U.R.F. coordinator