IC designers are a lucky bunch. Through many years of semiconductor process evolution, the impact of manufacturing limitations and variations on layout could be encapsulated in relatively simple ...

As integrated circuit (IC) designs have grown in complexity, scale and speed requirements, design rule checking (DRC) has evolved from a routine step into a critical pillar of successful tapeouts.

Physical-verification cycle time increases significantly with each new process generation. Rule-deck complexity contributes considerably to this effect. The number of design rules grows rapidly as ...

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In the fast-paced digital landscape, product design is not merely about aesthetics; it plays a crucial role in determining the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the development process. Investing ...