Calibre xACT takes a hybrid approach to parasitic extraction

By Mark Tawfik Parasitic extraction plays a pivotal role in the design and optimization of integrated circuits (ICs). Extraction involves…

Smart strategies for metal fill extraction

By Shehab Ashraf As semiconductor technology continues to scale, the impact of parasitic effects from metal fill structures has become…

Cracking the code: ensuring reliability and performance in IC design with EM/IR analysis

By Karen Chow and Joel Mercier Integrated circuits (ICs) are everywhere, powering everything from washing machines and TVs to medical…

Mastering parasitic extraction at the 3 nm process node

By Dilan Heredia and Karen Chow Designing integrated circuits (ICs) for the 3 nm process node poses challenges never seen…

Automated common resistance checking…it’s the smart thing to do!

By Hossam Sarhan Work smarter, not harder. Isn’t that what everyone is always telling you? Of course, it’s excellent advice,…

Infineon and Siemens collaborate for innovation

By Karen Chow When Infineon needed to select a field solver for the development of their next-generation power semiconductor products,…

DAC in December?? A Review of Calibre Design Solutions at DAC 2021

Did it feel a bit weird to be submitting research papers for DAC 2022 while packing to go to DAC…

Interconnect Robustness Depends on Scaling for Reliability Analysis

Interconnect Robustness Depends on Scaling for Reliability Analysis

By Matthew Hogan, Mentor Graphics Fast simulation and PEX are both crucial to interconnect robustness verification. Can your tools scale…

Efficient Parasitic Extraction Techniques for Full-Chip Verification

Efficient Parasitic Extraction Techniques for Full-Chip Verification

By Yousry Elmaghraby, Mentor Graphics Choosing the best PEX method for your full-chip or SoC design is essential. But how…