EDN

Automated IC layout tool integrated into foundry PDK

The Calibre DesignEnhancer software, which Siemens EDA unveiled at the Design Automation Conference (DAC) in July 2023, has been incorporated into a process design kit (PDK) of Samsung Foundry. The ...
EDN

Foundry PDK aims to train engineers on 2-nm process node

A new process design kit (PDK) from imec aims to provide broad access to a 2-nm gate-all-around (GAA) process node and associated backside connectivity for design pathfinding, system research, and ...
Optics

Wave Photonics launches its PDK Management Platform with CORNERSTONE as first user

Cambridge, UK -- Wave Photonics announces the launch of its PDK Management Platform to integrate foundry PDKs with leading EDA tools, provide ready-calculated S-Parameters for circuit simulation, and ...
Morningstar

Cadence Expands Design IP Portfolio Optimized for Intel 18A and Intel 18A-P Technologies, Advancing AI, HPC and Mobility Applications

Significantly expanded portfolio of Cadence design IP optimized for Intel's advanced technologies AI-driven digital and analog/custom EDA solutions certified for Intel 18A technology PDK, delivering ...
Semiconductor Engineering

Fast, Accurate, Automated Via Insertion During Design Implementation Requires Foundry Rule Compliance

As the scaling of silicon technology proceeds, via resistance is becoming a dominant factor in integrated circuit (IC) yield, performance, and reliability. At advanced nodes, interconnects and via ...