This Frost & Sullivan research service entitled World Electronic Design Automation Technologies - Emerging Developments provides an overview of the key technologies and latest developments in the EDA industry, along with a complete analysis of key market drivers, restraints, and trends. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following technologies: Design for Manufacturability, Electronic System Level, Design for Testability, and Design for Yield.

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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Scope and Methodology
- Scope
- Methodology
Key Findings
- Noteworthy Emerging Technologies and Trends
- Noteworthy Applications and Trends

2 TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS VIEWPOINT

Technology and Applications Analysis
- Technology Primer
- Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
- Electronic System Level (ESL)
- Design for Test and Other Technologies
- IC Design
- IC Design Architecture and Flow
- Industry Trends
DFM/ESL Applications Impact Analysis
- Convergence Products
- Automotive
- Consumer Electronics
- Communications
- Industrial and Other Applications

3 TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS

DFM/ESL Technology--Drivers and Challenges
- Growth Drivers for DFM/ESL Technologies
- Technology Challenges
- Technology Drivers for the EDA Industry
EDA Consortiums/Partnerships and EDA Events
- EDA Consortiums/Partnerships
- Workshops/Events Related to EDA Industry

4 ASSESSMENT OF INNOVATIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Innovative Developments in Electronic System Level (ESL) Design
- PICO Technology for SoC
- Verification Automation Tools for SystemC
- Tools To Address Increasing Complexity
- Bridging the Gap between ESL Design and IC Implementation
- Define and Manage Register Descriptions
- Novel EDA Tool Kit Enables Next-Generation Wireless Designs
- Development of Novel Mixed-Signal Technology Design Kit
- Formal Verification Research Aids Next-Generation Digital Systems
Innovative Developments in DFM and other Technologies
- GoldenGate- An Innovative RFIC Simulator
- Innovative EDA Tools for SoC Designers
- Design for Yield
- Advanced Tools Enable Better Thermal Analysis
- Analysis on Device Behavior
- An Innovative RTL-to-GDSII Design Solution
- Redefine Routing
- Design for Test--UltraScan
- Decrease Time-to-Market
- Novel DFM Solution--Revolutionizes Chip Design Industry
- Improving Design Closure
- Nanometer Devices--Improved Validated Flow for Test and Yield Diagnostic Information
- DFM Research Aids IC Design

5 PATENTS AND DATABASE OF KEY INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS

Patents and Glossary
- Key Patents
- Glossary
Key Participants
- Corporates
- Research Labs

6 FROST & SULLIVAN 2005 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AWARDS

Excellence in Research Award
- Award Description
- Award Recipient
Excellence in Technology Award
- Award Description
- Award Recipient
Technology Innovation Award
- Award Description
- Award Recipient
Product Innovation Award
- Award Description
- Award Recipient

7 CRITICAL REFERENCE TABLES

Decision Support Database Tables
- Global Cellular Handsets Installed Base (1999 to 2006)
- Global Semiconductor and Semiconductor Equipment Market (1999 to 2006)
- Total Portable PC Installed Base (1999 to 2006)
- Unit Shipment of Digital Cameras--North America (1999 to 2009)
- Unit Shipment of Camcorders--United States (1999 to 2009)
- Unit Shipment of PDAs--North America (1999 to 2009)