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Cadence® Pegasus™ Computational Pattern Analytics (CPA) is an advanced high-performance, pattern-based technology suite comprising of mature production-proven flows and engines as well as new innovative approaches. Pegasus CPA includes feature rich capabilities in the pattern-search/classification/profiling domain while leveraging unique pattern engines such as Squish™ technology, machine-learning (ML), data analysis methods, Python-based scripting, and novel feature-extraction techniques. With Pegasus CPA, design and manufacturing teams can assess layout quality, automate design-quality improvements, accelerate design finishing prior to manufacturing, and develop powerful post-silicon layout analysis. Built-in features allow everyone from beginners to data scientists to leverage the power, capacity, and high performance of Pegasus CPA. Pegasus CPA delivers a richer feature set, more efficient processing capabilities,10-100X faster performance, and larger capacity than traditional DRC-based solutions.

 

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