Description
The IBIS "Golden Parser" is a program that parses an IBIS model file to verify that it conforms to the IBIS specification. It is free and is obtainable from Free Tools for IBIS Modeling. All Altera® IBIS files are checked with the "Golden Parser" before they are released.
There are different EDA vendors providing simulation tools for IBIS models. A few of these vendors and their tools are:
- Mentor Graphics, Hyperlynx
- Cadence, SpecctraQuest
- Avant! Corporation, Star-HSPICE
For example tools such as Hyperlynx can provide a quick feel of how a design will perform and detect any exccessive ringing.