Introducing a New Generation of Extraction Technology—Calibre xACT 3D

Calibre xACT 3D features a 3D field solver modeling engine built on advanced software algorithms to accurately calculate parasitic effects at the transistor level. Using Calibre xACT 3D on a multi-CPU platform makes extraction turnaround time competitive with the rule-based tools, shortening design cycle times.

Announcing Calibre xACT 3D

Announcing Calibre xACT 3D

Technology Overview: Learn how this next generation parasitic extraction tool delivers BOTH reference-level accuracy and highly scalable performance in one revolutionary new tool. Presented by: Carey Robertson, Product Marketing...

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Technology Advancements in Calibre xACT 3D

Technology Advancements in Calibre xACT 3D

Technology Overview: Discover the latest technological advancements behind the creation of Calibre xACT 3D. Presented by Peter Shi, Development Engineering Director.

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The Next Generation Fast Field Solver Parasitic Extraction Solution

Calibre xACT 3D features a 3D field solver modeling engine built on advanced software algorithms to accurately calculate parasitic effects at the transistor level. Using Calibre xACT 3D on a multi-CPU platform makes extraction turnaround time competitive with the rule-based tools, shortening design cycle times.

The Accuracy of Transistor-Level Extraction in Less Time

Calibre xACT 3D is breaking new ground, providing the accuracy of a true field solver extraction solution without the penalty of slow turnaround time. Calibre xACT 3D means you can reduce design margins so that you can get higher performance chips and higher parametric yield without extending time to tapeout.

Calibre xACT 3D provides a complete parasitic extraction solution with deterministic field solver accuracy, process variation modeling, electrically aware reduction, and industry-standard netlist formats, all within the design environment.

Calibre xACT 3D provides highly accurate transistor-level extraction of parasitic effects and results at speeds an order of magnitude faster than existing field solvers.

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What They're Saying

“Extraction accuracy is a growing problem at advanced nodes. Designers need accuracy in the 3% range to ensure that their designs will meet target performance requirements, but this needs to be achieved with tool runtimes that work with aggressive tapeout schedules. These two divergent requirements drive the market need for solutions like Mentor's Calibre xACT 3D offering”

Prasad Subramaniam, Vice President of Design Technology at eSilicon

“Our customers require reference-level extraction accuracy to ensure realistic simulation of complex devices manufactured at 45nm and beyond. At the same time, they also need an extraction tool that performs significantly faster than existing field solver solutions to maintain fast turnaround time. Calibre xACT 3D meets these requirements by delivering reference-level accuracy with break-through performance compared to other field solvers. We are very impressed with this combination of accuracy and performance. As a result, we are including Calibre xACT 3D as one of our reference signoff extraction tools both for internal UMC IP development and for use by our foundry customers.”

Stephen Fu, Director, IPDS division, UM