Calibre Fundamentals: Performing DRC/LVS
Categories: Calibre
Learn how to leverage the full power of Calibre nmDRC and Calibre nmLVS by attending the ‘Calibre Fundamentals: Performing DRC/LVS’ course. This course will teach you to effectively use Mentor Graphics Calibre nmDRDC and Calibre LVS software in your layout verification flow and will empower you to analyze DRC and LVS results successfully in coordination with a layout editor. The lecture modules will guide you through the various concepts underlying state-of-the-art layout verification techniques and specific aspects of the Calibre nmDRC and Calibre nmLVS toolset. View course highlights ↓
Scheduled classes
| Date | Location | Time | Language | Price | |
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| May 29–Jun 19 | Herzliya | 9–5 PM IDT |
English | 6,072 ILS | Register |
| Jun 4–7 | Fremont | 9–5 PM PDT |
English | 3,200 USD | Register |
| Jun 24–28 | Online | 9–5 PM PDT |
English | 2,520 USD | Register |
| Aug 20–23 | Marlborough | 9–5 PM EDT |
English | 3,200 USD | Register |
| Oct 8–11 | Tempe | 9–5 PM MST |
English | 3,200 USD | Register |
| Oct 8–11 | Munich | 9–5 PM CEST |
German | 2,960 EUR | Register |
| Dec 10–13 | Fremont | 9–5 PM PST |
English | 3,200 USD | Register |
| Jan 14–17 | Tempe | 9–5 PM MST |
English | 3,200 USD | Register |
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Course Highlights
You will learn how to
- Use Calibre nmDRC and Calibre nmLVS proficiently in the flat and hierarchical modes
- Debug the flat and hierarchical DRC and LVS results using Calibre RVE™ (Results Viewing Environment) and a layout editor
- Interpret the various specification statements in your rule file dealing with input files, results database and reports, along with other useful rule file statements
- Interpret simple and complex DRC checks such as measurement and ERC checks
- Identify and locate many LVS-related problems such as shorts and opens, floating or isolated nets, pin swapping, devise problems, soft connections, and texting (naming) problems
- Use the powerful Calibre Interactive Graphical User Interface
Hands-on labs
- Job setup and execution
- Results debugging in a layout editor using Calibre RVE
- Job customization
- Applying advanced DRC techniques such as incremental DRC
- Solving typical LVS problems using such Calibre nmLVS features as short isolation and detection of soft connections
- Working with layer properties
- Advanced layout-vs-layout comparison
Course Details
| Prerequisites |
Knowledge of IC Layout techniques and procedures Experience with an IC layout editing tool Understanding of SPICE netlists Familiarity with UNIX/Linux Knowledge of layout verification concepts and tools (helpful but not required) |
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