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…

Accelerate IP design cycles and reduce costs with Calibre design stage verification

By Terry Meeks In the fast-paced world of semiconductor design, time is a critical asset. One way IC designers save…

Balancing performance vs. debuggability in LVS circuit verification

By Wael ElManhawy Circuit verification engineers face ever more challenges as semiconductor technology evolves towards smaller process nodes and integrated…

How to verify well layer connectivity with soft checks

By Terry Meeks In the landscape of modern IC chip verification, ensuring the connectivity from diffusion layers to well regions…