Fig.2. Failure analysis methodologies used in IC development (a) (b) [1] JCH Phang, DSH Chan, M. Palaniappan, JM Chin, B. Davis, M Bruce, “A review of Laser Induced Techniques for Microelectronic ...

In this post, we’ll look at more advanced technology topics and key design tools that enhance layout productivity. We’ll also explore what might be next for integrated circuit (IC) mask layout design.

Layout-based extraction tools are fast and easy to use, but may not capture all the details of your design. Alternatively, netlist-based extraction tools are more accurate and comprehensive ...

Identifying the sources and types of parasitics that affect your IC layout is the first step to ... To do this, one should employ software tools that perform different types of analysis such ...

GENIO EVO, an integrated chiplet/package EDA tool, addresses thermal and mechanical stress in the pre-layout stage of 3D IC ...

Transient-Induced Latchup in CMOS Integrated Circuits equips the practicing engineer with all the tools needed to address this regularly occurring problem while becoming more proficient at IC layout.