The unique CAD tools developed by AST include:

• A Standard Technology File format to define the Foundry Process.
• Programs to read the Standard Technology File and generate the DRC, LVS, Soft-tie, and Antenna verification programs as well as other set up files.
• Automatic generation of test layout to verify that the DRC program is correctly checking the foundry rules.
• Automatic generation of a layout rules summary sheet to aid the layout designer.
• Automatic layout generation of standard layout components using the "EZ" layout language developed by AST.