Smarter DRC for complex designs: Accelerating verification with Calibre nmDRC Recon

By John Ferguson The challenge: Traditional DRC can’t keep up… Increasing complexity and automation in IC design have made traditional…

Transforming pre-layout IC reliability analysis with Siemens Insight Analyzer

By Matthew Hogan As the industry continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in IC design, the need for…

Shift left with Calibre interactive symmetry checking to improve design efficiency

By Sara Khalaf Symmetry plays a crucial role in IC design by ensuring balanced device behavior, minimizing mismatch, and improving…

Enhanced short isolation process for faster circuit verification

By Ritu Walia Repetitive layout vs. schematic (LVS) runs can significantly delay project timelines. A huge number of shorted nets…

Unveiling the future of 3DIC design with Calibre 3DThermal

By Lee Wang The semiconductor industry is undergoing a transformative shift from traditional 2D integrated circuit (IC) designs to more…

Optimal ESD protection with Calibre PERC and Solido Simulation Suite

By Neel Natekar Integrated circuit (IC) reliability engineers face the dual challenge of ensuring robust electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection without…

Faster design verification with Calibre nmLVS Recon Compare

By Wael ElManhawy Layout versus schematic (LVS) comparison is a fundamental step in integrated circuit (IC) design verification. It ensures…

Shift left for more efficient block design and chip integration

Block/chip integration is a lot more complicated than it gets credit for. On the face of it, chip integration just…

Automated analysis-based layout enhancements reduce power grid voltage drops during place & route: A case study with Google

By Jeff Wilson Power isn’t just a small factor in the IC design arena—it’s a cornerstone. Design teams work to…