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Top-level schematic of a CMOS Low Dropout voltage regulator. An error amplifier (OA1) drives the gate of a PMOS pass transistor. The critical connection between the amplifier output and the transistor gate is labeled as the "VICTIM" net. The circuit also shows feedback resistors and an output capacitor.

Eliminating the silent killer of analog reliability: A structural approach to floating nets

October 12, 2026

By Bhanu Pandey, Product Engineer, Calibre Design Solutions A successful first silicon run starts with getting the design details right….

By Bhanu Pandey
5 MIN READ

How shift-left memory contention analysis protects performance and schedule

September 1, 2026

Detect memory contention at the schematic level, optimize memory design and improve reliability with Insight Analyzer—advanced analysis for complex memory blocks

By Calibre IC Design & Manufacturing
6 MIN READ

Manufacturing Intelligence: AI in the Fab

September 1, 2026

Discover how AI is fundamentally transforming semiconductor manufacturing, moving beyond traditional limits. Learn how AI tightens feedback loops, tackles bottlenecks, and orchestrates fab operations for unprecedented efficiency and innovation.

By Calibre IC Design & Manufacturing
4 MIN READ

Why curvilinear OPC demands a new optimization approach 

August 24, 2026

The semiconductor industry’s transition to sub-5 nm nodes has fundamentally changed photomask design economics. For years, teams relied on rectilinear…

By Calibre IC Design & Manufacturing
6 MIN READ

From chaos to clarity: Smarter DRC workflows and team productivity with Calibre Vision AI 

August 20, 2026

Advanced node DRC demands rapid team coordination and closure. You can transform your entire DRC workflow by turning massive error data into…

By Calibre IC Design & Manufacturing
5 MIN READ

DRC at scale: How Calibre Vision AI turns billions of errors into actionable insights 

August 5, 2026

Accelerate DRC closure for advanced node SoCs with Calibre Vision AI. Real-time, AI-guided analysis shortens debug cycles and enables efficient team collaboration for faster, predictable physical verification.

By Calibre IC Design & Manufacturing
7 MIN READ

Interactive symmetry checking with Calibre RealTime accelerates analog IC design

July 24, 2026

Learn how Calibre RealTime enables interactive symmetry checking in analog IC design with instant validation, zero setup and early detection to compress schedules and reduce costly rework

By Calibre IC Design & Manufacturing
5 MIN READ

The Calibre 3D IC solution: Mastering the complexities of advanced 3D IC chip design

May 14, 2026

Optimize 3D IC chip design from concept to sign-off with Calibre 3D IC solutions. Achieve accurate electro-thermo-mechanical co-simulation, prevent costly errors, and accelerate time-to-market.

By Calibre IC Design & Manufacturing
8 MIN READ

Tackling compute complexity in ESD verification with Calibre

April 23, 2026

Explore how Calibre PERC and Calibre 3DPERC tackle the escalating compute complexity of ESD verification in advanced IC designs, including 2.5D and 3DIC structures, ensuring robust protection and signoff-quality results

By Calibre IC Design & Manufacturing
6 MIN READ