By David Abercrombie For IC designers, striking the right balance between tight deadlines and limited resources is a constant challenge. Designers are constantly working to enhance efficiency without compromising on design quality. Traditionally, IC design and verification followed a linear process, but modern IC designs require a more concurrent approach that addresses block/chip layout and circuit issues earlier in the design flow. A new approach that provides signoff-quali

By Srividya Jayaram In semiconductor manufacturing, staying ahead means embracing smarter processes. The rise in demand and the need to maximize profits call for innovative solutions to improve yield ramp for new products. Siemens, a pioneer in digital twin technology in multiple industries including energy, factory automation, and aerospace now extends this solution to the electronics and semiconductor manufacturing industry with the Calibre Fab Insights platform. This platf

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

By Richard Yan In the intricate world of system-on-chip (SoC) development, Physical Verification (PV) reports serve as vital checkpoints...

By Wael ElManhawy Circuit verification engineers face ever more challenges as semiconductor technology evolves towards smaller process...

By John Ferguson and Nermeen Hossam Chip designers are very aware of how time-consuming early design rule checking (DRC) can be. Not only that, but traditional DRC runs during initial design phases can flood you with errors that may be irrelevant at this early stage. Sorting through these is a massive drain on time that you don’t always have. So let’s talk about Calibre® nmDRC™ Recon, a tool that makes early design rule exploration faster and more efficient. What is Calibre n

By Jeff Wilson Power isn’t just a small factor in the IC design arena—it’s a cornerstone. Design teams work to hit the trifecta of power, performance, and area (PPA) targets that reflect the intended market and functionalities of their products. The journey from concept to physical implementation is one of precision and innovation, as these teams shape layouts that meet these stringent targets. But, as technology pushes into more advanced process nodes, striking a balance bet

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

By John Ferguson IC design’s evolution continues to push the boundaries of Moore’s law to new heights. One of the most intriguing...