A first process design kit built from target device models and the design rule intent, released to selected internal and partner teams so they can start libraries, IP and design studies before silicon-fitted models exist.
Release package Work product in the Process technology (node) lifecycle
It lets library and IP development start early so foundation libraries are ready for design start. Library teams waiting for silicon ship the design-start kit without usable cells, and the node's schedule slips by the length of library development.
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