As we all know, the back-end design of layout implementation known as integrated circuit (IC) layout — is simplistically divided into ASIC-style flow and full-custom flow. This article will try to ...

Why it's essential to combine sign-off accuracy, iterative feedback, and intelligent automation in complex designs.

As integrated circuit (IC) designs continue to scale, the demand for efficient power management, performance optimization and reliable physical layout modification grows more critical. Meeting these ...

In the nanometer era, die areas are getting larger as the designs are getting more and more complex. In order to ensure the correctness of the implemented design, bigger layout databases needs to be ...

In analog layout design, precise layout matching techniques are crucial to ensure the accuracy and performance of the circuit so that transistors exhibit similar electrical properties (i.e.

FinFETs form the foundation for many of today’s semiconductor fabrication techniques but also create significant design concerns that affect your layout. Understanding the changes and design ...

When owners come to us for parking systems to generate revenue & control access, we’re frequently asked, “How should we layout our parking spaces?” While that may seem like a simple question, there ...

Ubuntu Studio, a Linux distribution meant for creative work, is showing off a new layout for its desktop experience and also ...