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July 27, 2019

Optimize your database with duplicate data deletion

Whether you use OASIS or GDSII, unwanted duplicate cells can make their way into the final SoC database. Learn how to remove them.
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May 21, 2019
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Preparing for success at the next node with Calibre

How Mentor develops and works with partners to prepare each version of its Calibre DFM platform to be ready for the introduction of each new process node.
April 15, 2019
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How critical area analysis improves yield

CAA is a valuable tool available to both design engineers and foundries to help them avoid layout-dependent effects during manufacturing.
March 25, 2019
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Use evolving DRC to automate high-voltage and multi-power domain verification

Automated voltage-aware DRC addresses the reliability verification challenges in today’s high-voltage and multiple power domain applications.
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March 13, 2019
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Validating on-chip variation: Is your library’s LVF data correct?

Machine learning techniques help ensure the validity of Liberty Variation Format information for OCV analysis at lower process nodes.
February 8, 2019
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Fast, accurate layout merging for SoC flows

How to achieve efficient merging of data from formats such as OASIS, GDS, and OpenAccess to ensure timely verification through DRC runs.
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December 31, 2018
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Enhanced model-based hinting may be the edge you need below 20nm

A detailed dive into how MBH strategies for litho hotspots have been enhanced to deal with double patterning at 20nm and below.
September 11, 2018
Gandharv Bhatara is the product marketing manager for the Calibre OPC/RET products at Mentor, a Siemens Business.

EUV’s arrival demands a new resolution enhancement flow

Gandharv Bhatara looks at how the OPC and RET elements of Calibre are getting ready for the EUV age.
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August 13, 2018
Dina Medhat is a Technical Lead for Calibre Design Solutions at Mentor, a Siemens Business. She has held a variety of product and technical marketing roles at the company, and received her BS and MS degrees from Ain Shames University in Cairo, Egypt. She is currently a PhD student at Ain Shames University.

Managing waivers in reliability verification

Dina Medhat describes what you need to know about the types of waiver strategy that can be applied.
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May 31, 2018
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Layout-database file control: the missing link

The authors descirbe a new signature-based approach to resolving the content of layouts in GDSII, OASIS and other formats.
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