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From: Dan Joyce <dan.joyce@compaq.com>
Subject: Seeking Experiences With Commercial C++-to-Verilog Porting Tools

Hi, John,

I am starting on a project where a team of architects, familiar with C++,
are writing all the ASIC functionality in C++ (for simulation speed).  Then
they are handing it off to a team (me and others) to port to Verilog.  I was
wondering if you could provide me with a list of commercially available
tools that can port C++ to Verilog, and some idea of who has the lion's
share of the market.  Also, any info on strengths and weaknesses of these
tools would be great.

    - Dan Joyce
      Compaq                                     Austin, TX