Are Three Eyes Better Than Two?

Are Three Eyes Better Than Two?

By David Abercrombie, Mentor Graphics Error analysis in triple patterning is challenging, but a pyramid approach helps designers prioritize and…

Balancing on the Color Density Tightrope

Balancing on the Color Density Tightrope

By David Abercrombie Potential pitfalls and available solutions.

Capacity Constraints and DFM at Mature Nodes

Capacity Constraints and DFM at Mature Nodes

By Jeff Wilson, Mentor Graphics Design for manufacturing – it’s a variety of practices that can improve yield and prevent…

Cutting Fab Costs and Turnaround Time with Smart, Automated Resource Management

Cutting Fab Costs and Turnaround Time with Smart, Automated Resource Management

By Mark Simmons, Mentor Graphics Simple in theory, challenging in reality

Self-Aligned Double Patterning, Part Deux

Self-Aligned Double Patterning, Part Deux

By David Abercrombie, Mentor Graphics Part 2 of a walk-through of the SADP process.  

The Route to Faster Physical Verification and Better Designs

The Route to Faster Physical Verification and Better Designs

By Nancy Nguyen and Jean-Marie Brunet, Mentor Graphics Using the most accurate and up-to-date signoff engine instead of a limited…

How to Survive the Perfect Storm of Changing Fill Requirements

How to Survive the Perfect Storm of Changing Fill Requirements

By Jeff Wilson, Mentor Graphics Using hierarchy in the fill process provides greater control for the designers, improves consistency throughout…