Synopsys' widely used power format, SAIF, provides switching activity information generated by EDA tools for power optimization and analysis tools. Synopsys is helping to streamline the design flow with the availability of a compact, proven format for simulators to capture the switching activity information needed by downstream power and reliability tools. With SAIF, design and verification engineers can increase productivity by easily analyzing and optimizing their designs for power and reliability. Synopsys' open source and interoperability model for TAP-in standards lets anyone download and use SAIF at no charge and without commercial restrictions.

EDA Interoperability Developers' Forum
All licensees of SAIF automatically become part of the Interoperability Developers' Forum. The Interoperability Developers' Forum is designed to provide licensees with information and support to incorporate SAIF into their tools and design flows. The forum is geared towards technical developers of EDA tools. During the forum, which is held biannually, licensees learn about future plans for SAIF, obtain updated documentation, become familiar with support channels, find out about scheduled training and other events, plus share experiences with each other. See the events section for more information on the next Developers' Forum.

How to Become a SAIF Licensee
The open source license for SAIF is free and available now. To download, Register now! to receive your password and login codes or Login if you are already registered. For any additional information regarding SAIF or the TAP-in program, please contact us at the following.

TAP-in Program general info: tap-in@synopsys.com