Compared to the automation of digital design, the development of automation for analog has taken a much more arduous path. Over the decades there have been many projects both academic and commercial to accelerate and improve the process for analog design. One of the most interesting efforts in this area is being spearheaded by Blue Cheetah Analog Design. They are taking a new approach to deliver no compromise PPA analog IP with standard integration collateral. I had a chance to talk to Blue Cheetah President and Co-Founder Krishna Settaluri recently about what sets them apart…