Interfacing with AST on a Project:
Information Security:
- A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is signed and all private information is respected.
- Our computers are not accessible from the Internet.
- Each project is assigned a code name and all references to the customer name can be
removed if requested.
- Secure encryption and decryption file transfer is available.
Cost and Schedule:
- Cost is estimated based on a detailed review of the customer schematics.
- A firm delivery date is set prior to project start.
What we need to complete a Project:
- Foundry layout rules, resistor sheet resistance and capacitance parameters
- GDS2 layer assignments
- Minimum grid snap requirements for the mask data
- Verification netlist in CDL, Hspice, Pspice or Spice format
- Any special requirements including component matching, high currents and noise shielding
- Any layout area and shape restrictions
Project Status Updates:
- Weekly status updates are provided.
- Data updates as the layout proceeds can also be provided.
- A free Layout Viewer is available.
- Our technical staff is available from 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday.