Magma Design Automation's RTL-to-GDSII design flow supports Tensilica’s Diamond Standard processors. It is based on the Blast Create and Blast Fusion integrated circuit (IC) implementation system. Customers can use this flow to deliver high-performance designs with Diamond Standard cores in as few as eight weeks.

Magma’s Diamond Standard processor methodology is based on Magma’s Blast Create RTL-to-placed gates and the Blast Fusion physical design solutions. It includes flow documentation, floorplanning information, tool scripts and make files. Additionally, Tensilica has completed the Magma IP verification process for the Diamond Standard series and has been added to the growing list of “Magma-Ready” IP providers.