Inventors:
Jeffrey K. Ng - Cupertino CA, US
Nozar Nozarian - Los Gatos CA, US
Assignee:
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. - San Jose CA
International Classification:
G06F 17/50
Abstract:
An improved approach is described for identifying IP for an electronic design. The present approach can be used to handle situation where there may be difficulties in identifying which, if any, IP matches the desired requirements of an electronic design for which the IP is to be used or integrated. The search wizard of the present approach facilitates identification of IP for an electronic design. Expert systems and expert system services are provided for identifying IP blocks for an electronic design. Concierge-like services may be used to facilitate a connection between a consumer of electronic IP and the provider or vendor of the electronic IP in conjunction with the expert services.