CATS (software) 908070 173769175 2007-11-25T23:01:39Z Cydebot 1215485 Robot - Moving category EDA software to Electronic design automation software per [[WP:CFD|CFD]] at [[Wikipedia:Categories for discussion/Log/2007 November 19]]. '''CATS''' (Computer Aided Transcription System) is an [[Electronic design automation|EDA]] [[software]] for [[mask data preparation]] (MDP) in [[integrated circuit]] design and manufacturing. Originally it was developed by [[Transcription Enterprises]], Ltd, acquired by [[Numerical Technologies]], Inc. ([[2000]]), in its turn acquired by [[Synopsys]], Inc. ([[2003]]). As of [[2004]], it is an industry standard for MDP operations, such as [[mask fracturing]] and [[mask inspection]]. {{business-software-stub}} [[Category:Electronic design automation software]]