Article: Jim Hogan on Formal – on Cadence, Mentor, OneSpin, Real Intent, Synopsys Formal

From: [ Jim Hogan of Vista Ventures LLC ]
Subject: Hogan on Cadence, Mentor, OneSpin, Real Intent, Synopsys formal

 

Hi, John

 

CAREFUL NOTE: Like a fine wine, formal tools easily take decades to mature.

 

Buyer beware if you hear a vendor claim that they have a “new breakthough” formal tool.

 

Below are the 4 major players in formal verification tools: