Bantam reads a GDSII Stream file and produces a GDSII Stream file that is functionally equivalent, yet smaller. Typically, Bantam reduces the size of GDSII Stream files by 50% to 98%.
Benefits
Reduces the footprint of GDSII Stream files
Reduces the time required to copy or transmit GDSII Stream files
Reduces the time required to read GDSII Stream files into IC design and verification tools
Features
Reduces file size Bantam restructures an input GDSII Stream file so that less space is required to store the file.
Maintains function equivalency Bantam writes a GDSII Stream file that is functionally identical to the input GDSII Stream file. The output file is point-for-point equivalent to the input file.
Speed and capacity Bantam can restructure the largest of GDSII Stream files in minutes.
Valid GDSII STREAM Bantam reads and writes GDSII Stream version 6.0.