Learning Center Overview and Calibre Curriculum 1  Chapter

Learn how to get around the Learning Center and get a curriculum map for each user role.

1 Learning Center Overview and Calibre Curriculum 7 Topics

1. Learning Center Overview
2. Video, Quiz, and Lab Times
3. CAD Engineer Curriculum Map
4. IC Layout Engineer Curriculum Map
5. IC Verification Engineer Curriculum Map
6. Foundry Engineer Curriculum Map
7. Circuit Designer Curriculum Map

Using Calibre PERC 6  Chapters

Learn how to set up and execute a variety of Calibre PERC jobs and how to interpret analysis results by working through step-by-step case studies.

1 Introduction to Calibre PERC 10 Topics

1. What Is Calibre PERC?
2. Calibre Overview for PERC Users
3. Knowledge Check 1: Introduction to Calibre PERC
4. Running Calibre PERC Interactive
5. Running Calibre PERC in Batch Mode
6. Lab: Run PERC from the Command Line
7. Knowledge Check 2: Introduction to Calibre PERC
8. Reviewing Calibre PERC Results
9. Lab: Run PERC from the GUI
10. Assessment: Introduction to Calibre

2 Using Calibre PERC 7 Topics

1. Hierarchy Manipulation with Calibre PERC
2. Lab: Set Up and Run A PERC AERC JOB
3. Knowledge Check 1: Using Calibre PERC
4. Working with PERC Output
5. Lab: Set Up and Run a PERC P2P Job
6. Knowledge Check 2: Using Calibre PERC
7. Assessment: Using Calibre PERC

3 PERC Topology-Driven Applications 9 Topics

1. Case 1: Analyze a Source Netlist
2. Case 2: Extract and Analyze a Netlist
3. Case 3: Extraction followed by Analysis
4. Knowledge Check 1: PERC Topology-Driven Applications
5. Case 4: Locate ESD Failures
6. Lab: Set Up and Run A PERC Job
7. Case 5: Identify Multi-Domain Problems
8. Knowledge Check 2: PERC Topology-Driven Applications
9. Assessment: Topology-Driven Applications

4 PERC Point-to-Point Resistance Applications 6 Topics

1. Case 1: Find Point-to-Point Resistance Values
2. Lab: Find Layout Pad-to-Gate Resistance
3. Knowledge Check 1: PERC Point-to-Point Resistance Applications
4. Case 2: Examine a Worst-Case Path
5. Knowledge Check 2: PERC Point-to-Point Resistance Applications
6. Assessment: Point-to-Point Resistance Applications

5 PERC Current Density Applications 6 Topics

1. Case 1: Running a Default CD Job
2. Lab: Find Layout Pad-to-Gate Current Density
3. Knowledge Check 1: PERC Current Density Applications
4. Case 2: Using Result Display Options
5. Knowledge Check 2: PERC Current Density Applications
6. Assessment: Current Density Applications

6 Using Calibre PERC Exam 1 Topic

1. Level 1 Certification - Using Calibre PERC

Using Calibre DESIGNrev 7  Chapters

This learning path will acquaint you with the many layout manipulation features available in Calibre DESIGNrev.

1 Introduction to Calibre DESIGNrev 8 Topics

1. Primary Uses and Benefits of Using Calibre® DESIGNrev
2. Quick Tour of the DESIGNrev GUI
3. DESIGNrev Preferences and Personalization
4. Knowledge Check 1: Introduction to Calibre DESIGNrev
5. DESIGNrev Modes of Operation
6. Lab: Introduction to Calibre DESIGNrev
7. Knowledge Check 2: Introduction to Calibre DESIGNrev
8. Assessment: Introduction to Calibre DESIGNrev

2 Viewing Layouts 9 Topics

1. Loading Data into Calibre DESIGNrev
2. Managing Layer Appearance in DESIGNrev
3. Loading Layer Names from a SVRF Rule Deck
4. Knowledge Check 1: Viewing Layouts
5. Controlling Layer Viewability
6. Viewing Cells and Hierarchy
7. Lab: Viewing Layouts
8. Knowledge Check 2: Viewing Layouts
9. Assessment: Viewing Layouts

3 Inspecting Layouts 7 Topics

1. Controlling Window Size and Placement
2. Rulers and Grids
3. Knowledge Check 1: Inspecting Layouts
4. Working with Multiple Layouts
5. Lab : Inspecting Layouts
6. Knowledge Check 2: Inspecting Layouts
7. Assessment: Inspecting Layouts

4 Editing Layouts 10 Topics

1. Working with Editing Context
2. Selection Filters and Edit Modes
3. Knowledge Check 1: Editing Layouts
4. Example: Fixing a Width Violation
5. Example: Fixing a Spacing Violation Using Notch
6. Moving a Cell Instance
7. Replacing Cell Instances
8. Lab: Editing Layouts
9. Knowledge Check 2: Editing Layouts
10. Assessment: Editing Layouts

5 Calibre DESIGNrev in Your Work Flow 8 Topics

1. Launching Calibre Tools from DESIGNrev
2. Running Calibre Tools
3. Knowledge Check 1: Calibre DESIGNrev in Your Work Flow
4. Highlighting Calibre Results and Nets
5. Creating Screen Captures and Clips
6. Lab: DESIGNrev In the Work Flow
7. Knowledge Check 2: Calibre DESIGNrev in Your Work Flow
8. Assessment: Calibre DESIGNrev in Your Work Flow

6 Scripted Layout Manipulation 5 Topics

1. DESIGNrev Scripts, Macros, and Utilities - An Overview
2. Invoking DESIGNrev Scripts
3. Lab: Scripted Layout Manipulation
4. Knowledge Check 1: Scripted Layout Manipulation
5. Assessment: Scripted Layout Manipulation

7 Using Calibre DESIGNrev Instructor-Led Course Materials 1 Topic

1. Calibre DESIGNrev Materials

Calibre RET/OPC Basics 8  Chapters

This learning path will equip you with a basic understanding of Calibre nmOPC, OPCBIAS, nmSRAF, OPCVerify, and modeling basics; there are NO LABS.

1 Calibre OPCBIAS 5 Topics

1. Calibre OPCBIAS Training 1 – Syntax and Options
2. Calibre OPCBIAS Training 2 – Converting Bias Table to Rules
3. Calibre OPCBIAS Training 3 – Clean Up Process
4. Knowledge Check 1: Calibre OPCBIAS
5. Assessment: Calibre OPCBIAS

2 Calibre RET Modeling - Optical Model 13 Topics

1. Optical Model Training 1 – Optical modeling flow and optical parameter file
2. Optical Model Training 2 – General optical parameters & overview illumination source options
3. Knowledge Check 1: Calibre RET Modeling - Optical Model
4. Optical Model Training 3 – Illumination source options
5. Optical Model Training 4 – Optical kernel and diameter settings
6. Knowledge Check 2: Calibre RET Modeling - Optical Model
7. Optical Model Training 5 – Image and pupil parameter settings
8. Knowledge Check 3: Calibre RET Modeling - Optical Model
9. Optical Model Training 6 – How to invoke optical model tool and define illumination
10. Optical Model Training 7 – How To define kernel, image plane, pupil and film in optical model tool
11. Optical Model Training 8 – How to view optical source, kernel, and Jones Pupil in Calibre WORKbench
12. Knowledge Check 4: Calibre RET Modeling - Optical Model
13. Assessment: Calibre RET Modeling - Optical model

3 Calibre RET Modeling - Compact Resist Model 9 Topics

1. CM1 Model Training 1 – CM1 introduction and model parameters
2. CM1 Model Training 2 – CM1 model terms & CM1 center intro
3. CM1 Model Training 3 – CM1 model calibration flow & operating modes
4. CM1 Model Training 4 – Setting up model calibration in CM1 center – Part 1
5. Knowledge Check 1: Calibre RET Modeling - Compact Resist Model
6. CM1 Model Training 5 – Setting up model calibration in CM1 center – Part 2
7. CM1 Model Training 6 – Setting up model calibration in CM1 center – Part 3
8. Knowledge Check 2: Calibre RET Modeling - Compact Resist Model
9. Assessment: Calibre RET Modeling - Compact resist model

4 Calibre RET Modeling - VEB Etch Model 8 Topics

1. VEB Model Training 1 – Etch modeling basics & kernel options
2. VEB Model Training 2 – Model format & model-based retargeting
3. VEB Model Training 3 – Initial setup for VEB model calibration
4. Knowledge Check 1: Calibre RET Modeling - VEB Etch Model
5. VEB Model Training 4 – Setting up VEB optimization
6. VEB Model Training 5 – Setup file, analysis & run mode
7. Knowledge Check 2: Calibre RET Modeling - VEB Etch Model
8. Assessment: Calibre RET Modeling - VEB etch model

5 Calibre nmOPC 21 Topics

1. nmOPC Training 1 – Introduction
2. nmOPC Training 2 – Basic Elements in OPC Flow
3. nmOPC Training 3 – How to invoke nmOPC & recipe structure
4. nmOPC Training 4 – Layer and background definitions
5. Knowledge Check 1: Calibre nmOPC
6. nmOPC Training 5 – Setlayer command & OPC setup options
7. nmOPC Training 6 – Dense OPC options (part 1)
8. nmOPC Training 7 – Dense OPC options (part 2)
9. nmOPC Training 8 – OPC fragmentation overview & intrafeature fragmentation
10. nmOPC Training 9 – Interfeature & island fragmentation
11. Knowledge Check 2: Calibre nmOPC
12. nmOPC Training 10 – Fragment control & special fragmentation
13. nmOPC Training 11 – Iteration, EPE measurement & feedback control
14. nmOPC Training 12 – Edge movement & MRC control
15. Knowledge Check 3: Calibre nmOPC
16. nmOPC Training 13 – Scripting basics
17. nmOPC Training 14 – Process window OPC introduction & the use model
18. nmOPC Training 15 – Setting up models & process conditions in PWOPC
19. nmOPC Training 16 – Defining PWOPC iterations & tolerance constraints
20. Knowledge Check 4: Calibre nmOPC
21. Assessment: Calibre nmOPC

6 Calibre nmSRAF 10 Topics

1. SRAF Training 1 – Overview Calibre SRAF solutions
2. Knowledge Check 1: Calibre nmSRAF
3. SRAF Training 2 – Invoking nmSRAF & Creating SRAF templates
4. SRAF Training 3 – nmSRAF setup options (part 1)
5. Knowledge Check 2: Calibre nmSRAF
6. SRAF Training 4 – nmSRAF setup options (part 2)
7. SRAF Training 5 – Model-based SRAF insertion (part 1)
8. SRAF Training 6 – Model-based SRAF insertion (part 2)
9. Knowledge Check 3: Calibre nmSRAF
10. Assessment: Calibre nmSRAF

7 Calibre OPCverify 15 Topics

1. OPCverify Training 1 – Basic Recipe Setups
2. OPCverify Training 2 – Model and Layer Definitions
3. OPCverify Training 3 – OPCverify Setup Options & Setlayer Command Basics
4. OPCverify Training 4 – Pinch & Bridge Checks, Extra & Not Printing Checks
5. OPCverify Training 5 – Line End EPE checks
6. Knowledge Check 1: Calibre OPCverify
7. OPCverify Training 6 – Contact Coverage & Alignment Checks
8. OPCverify Training 7 – Poly End Cap & Gate CD Checks
9. OPCverify Training 8 – Measure CD & Contour Distance Checks
10. OPCverify Training 9 – PW Verification – Pvband Generation & Contour Difference Checks
11. OPCverify Training 10 – PW Verification – MEEF, NILS & DOF Checks
12. OPCverify Training 11 – OPCverify Output Options
13. OPCverify Training 12 – Error Classification Basics
14. Knowledge Check 2: Calibre OPCverify
15. Assessment: Calibre OPCverify

8 Calibre OPC Pro 11 Topics

1. Introduction
2. Basics of OPCpro LITHO setup file
3. OPCpro layer types & fragmentation
4. Fragmentation continued
5. Tagging & Sites
6. Edge Movement
7. User tagging & tag sets
8. Simulation tag commands
9. Tagging & optimizing simulation sites
10. WorkBench & RET Flow Tool demo
11. OPCpro mask rule constraints

Calibre Pattern Matching 7  Chapters

Learn how to use both the Pattern Library Manager GUI and SVRF code for pattern capture and pattern comparison.

1 Introduction to Pattern Matching 3 Topics

1. Introduction to Pattern Matching
2. Knowledge Check 1: Introduction to Pattern Matching
3. Assessment : Introduction to Patern Matching

2 Pattern Attributes and Libraries 6 Topics

1. Pattern Attributes
2. Knowledge Check 1: Pattern Attributes and Libraries
3. Pattern Libraries
4. Knowledge Check 2: Pattern Attributes and Libraries
5. Lab: Pattern Matching Flow
6. Assessment: Pattern Atrributes and Libraries

3 Pattern Generation 7 Topics

1. GUI-Based Pattern Generation
2. Knowledge Check 1: Pattern Generation
3. SVRF-Based Pattern Capture
4. Customizing SVRF-Based Patterns
5. Knowledge Check 2: Pattern Generation
6. Lab: Working with SVRF
7. Assessment: Pattern Generation

4 Pattern Customization 10 Topics

1. Working with Pattern Extents
2. Lab: Fuzzy Matching
3. Working with Output Markers
4. Knowledge Check 1: Pattern Customization
5. Lab: Customizing Patterns
6. Working with Pattern Variability
7. Pattern Properties
8. Lab: Properties and Markers
9. Knowledge Check 2: Pattern Customization
10. Assessment: Pattern Customization

5 Pattern Matching Integration 4 Topics

1. Integrating Pattern Matching
2. Knowledge Check 1: Pattern Matching Integration
3. Pattern-Based DRC
4. Assessment: Pattern Matching Integration

6 Pattern Library Manager Utilities 7 Topics

1. General Library Utilities
2. Pattern Classification
3. Knowledge Check 1: Pattern Library Manager Utilities
4. Pattern Matching API
5. Knowledge Check 2: Pattern Library Manager Utilities
6. Lab: Multi-Layer Patterns
7. Assessment: Pattern Library Manager Utilities

7 Calibre Pattern Matching Instructor-Led Course Materials 1 Topic

1. Calibre Pattern Matching Materials

Calibre xRC 7  Chapters

The Calibre xRC Parasitic Extraction course will help you learn  how to use the powerful Calibre xRC tool to extract parasitic information from your IC layouts.

1 PEX Basics 6 Topics

1. Introduction to Calibre® xRC™
2. Parasitic Extraction Basics
3. Knowledge Check 1: Introduction to Calibre® xRC™
4. Parasitic Networks
5. Knowledge Check 2: Parasitic Networks
6. Assessment: Introduction to Parasitic Extraction using Calibre® xRC™

2 Calibre® xRC™ Basics 11 Topics

1. Calibre® xRC™ GUI: Inputs & Outputs
2. Calibre® xRC™ GUI: PEX Options, Rules and Runsets
3. Lab: Creating a PEX Runset
4. Knowledge Check 1: Extraction using Batch and GUI modes
5. Calibre® xRC™ Extraction Stages: Creating the PHDB Part I
6. Calibre® xRC™ Extraction Stages: Creating the PHDB Part II
7. Calibre® xRC™ Extraction Stages: Extracting the PDB
8. Calibre® xRC™ Extraction Stages: Extracting the Parasitic Netlist
9. Knowledge Check 2: Extraction Stages
10. Lab: Running Calibre® xRC™
11. Assessment: Calibre® xRC™ Basics

3 Calibre® xRC™ Output 8 Topics

1. Transcripts and Optimizing Run Time
2. Reports: Lumped and Coupling Capacitance
3. Reports: Net Summary and Point-to-Point Resistance
4. Lab: Extracting Parasitics
5. Parasitic Inspection using Calibre RVE and Calibre DESIGNrev
6. Knowledge Check: Reports & Inspecting Parasitics Using Calibre RVE
7. Lab: Inspecting Parasitics
8. Assessment: Extracting Parasitics with Calibre® xRC™

4 Leveraging Design Hierarchy 16 Topics

1. Flat Extraction
2. Lab: Transistor-Level Extraction
3. Gate-Level Extraction Part I
4. Gate-Level Extraction Part II
5. Knowledge Check: Flat and Gate-level extraction
6. Full Hierarchical Extraction Part I
7. Full Hierarchical Extraction Part II
8. Basic Extraction Types Summary
9. Lab: Gate-Level and Full Hierarchical Extraction
10. Hierarchy Control Using XCells
11. Ideal Extraction
12. Lab: Hybrid Hierarchical Extraction
13. In-context Extraction Part I
14. In-context Extraction Part II
15. Knowledge Check: Hierarchical Extraction
16. Assessment: Leveraging Design Hierarchy

5 Controlling Extracted Netlists 11 Topics

1. Controlling Extracted Nets
2. Notes on Controlling Extracted Nets
3. Specifying Net Names
4. Lab: Extracting Selected Nets
5. Knowledge Check: Selecting Nets for Extraction
6. Generating Netlists
7. Mixing Net Models
8. Specifying PEX NETLIST Options
9. Knowledge Check: Controlling Netlist Extraction
10. Lab: Generating Netlists From Different Sources
11. Assessment: Generating Extracted Netlists

6 Parasitic Reduction Techniques 15 Topics

1. Introduction to Reduction
2. Lab: Op-Amp ELDO Simulation
3. ROnly and MINRES Reduction Strategies
4. Coupled Capacitance Reduction Strategy
5. MINCAP Reduction Strategy Part I
6. MINCAP Reduction Strategy Part II
7. Knowledge Check: Parasitic Network Reduction Strategies
8. Lab: ELDO Simulation with RCC Parasitic Elements
9. TICER Reduction Strategy
10. Parasitic Network Reduction Tips
11. Lab: TICER Reduction
12. Via Reduction
13. Metal Fill Extraction and Reduction
14. Knowledge Check: Via and Metal Fill Reductions
15. Assessment: Parasitic Reduction Techniques

7 Working with PEX Files 7 Topics

1. Layer Mapping
2. Lab: Mapping Layer Names
3. Ignoring Capacitance
4. Lab: Extraction within Device Boundaries
5. In-Die Variation
6. Knowledge Check: Ignoring Capacitance and In-Die Variation
7. Assessment: Working With PEX Rule Files

Calibre xACT/xACT 3D 7  Chapters

Learn how to use Calibre xACT and Calibre xACT 3D to extract parasitics from your IC layout.

1 Calibre xACT/xACT 3D Learning Path Overview 1 Topic

1. Learning Path Overview

2 Selecting an Extraction Tool 8 Topics

1. The Calibre Parasitic Extraction Family
2. Calibre xACT Overview
3. Lab: Run a Calibre xACT Job
4. Knowledge Check 1: Selecting an Extraction Tool
5. Calibre xACT 3D Overview
6. Understanding Calibre xACT Options
7. Knowledge Check 2: Selecting an Extraction Tool
8. Assessment: Selecting an Extraction Tool

3 Set Up and Run Calibre xACT (GUI) 9 Topics

1. Using the GUI to Specify Calibre xACT Inputs
2. Using the GUI to specify the Calibre xACT Mode
3. Knowledge Check 1: Set Up and Run Calibre xACT (GUI)
4. Using the GUI to Specify Extraction Type
5. Using the GUI to Specify xACT Output Files
6. Using the GUI to Specify xACT Job Options - Part I
7. Lab: Use the GUI to Set Up a Run
8. Knowledge Check 2: Set Up and Run Calibre xACT (GUI)
9. Assessment: Set Up and Run Calibre xACT (GUI)

4 Set Up and Run Calibre xACT (SVRF) 9 Topics

1. Using SVRF to Specify Calibre xACT Inputs
2. Using SVRF to Specify the Calibre xACT Mode
3. Using the Command Line to Specify Extraction Type
4. Knowledge Check 1: Set Up and Run Calibre xACT (SVRF)
5. Using SVRF to Specify xACT Output Files
6. Using SVRF to Specify xACT Job Options - Part I: Net Selection
7. Lab: Use SVRF to Set Up a Run
8. Knowledge Check 2: Set Up and Run Calibre xACT (SVRF)
9. Assessment: Set Up and Run Calibre xACT (SVRF)

5 Review Extraction Results 10 Topics

1. Calibre PEX DSPF Netlist Structure
2. Calibre PEX HSPICE Netlist Structure
3. Accessing PEX Results with RVE
4. Using RVE to Display PEX Results
5. Knowledge Check 1: Review Extraction Results
6. Using RVE to Cross-Probe PEX Results I: Resistance & Intrinsic Capacitance
7. Using RVE to Cross-Probe PEX Results II: Cross-Coupling Capacitance
8. Lab: Working with RVE
9. Knowledge Check 2: Review Extraction Results
10. Assessment: Review Extraction Results

6 Parasitic Reduction 12 Topics

1. Introduction to Reduction
2. ROnly Reduction
3. MINRES Reduction
4. Coupled Capacitance Reduction
5. Knowledge Check 1: Parasitic Reduction
6. MINCAP Reduction
7. Lab: Parasitic Reduction
8. TICER Reduction
9. Parasitic Network Reduction Recipes
10. Metal Fill Extraction and Reduction
11. Knowledge Check 2: Parasitic Reduction
12. Assessment: Parasitic Reduction

7 Working with Extraction Hierarchy 11 Topics

1. Flat Extraction
2. Gate-Level Extraction Part I
3. Gate-Level Extraction Part II
4. Knowledge Check 1: Working with Exraction Hierarchy
5. Full Hierarchical Extraction Part I
6. Full Hierarchical Extraction Part II
7. Hierarchy Control with xCells
8. Ideal Extraction
9. Lab: Working with Extraction Hierarchy
10. Knowledge Check 2: Working with Extraction Hierarchy
11. Assessment: Working with Extraction Hierarchy

Using Calibre nmDRC 4  Chapters

This learning path provides everything you need to get started using Calibre nmDRC, including how to set up and run nmDRC jobs and how to analyze DRC results.

1 Calibre Basic Concepts 13 Topics

1. Calibre Environment
2. Introduction to Calibre
3. Lab: Calibre DRC Setup
4. Basic Operations
5. Knowledge Check 1: Calibre Basic Concepts
6. Using the Calibre GUI
7. Using the Calibre Interactive GUI
8. Lab: Execute a DRC Job
9. Additional GUI Features
10. Lab: Using Calibre DESIGNrev
11. Knowledge Check 2: Calibre Basic Concepts
12. Additional Calibre Interactive Features
13. Assessment: Calibre Basic Concepts

2 Introduction to Calibre nmDRC 14 Topics

1. Calibre nmDRC Basics
2. Text-Based Job Execution
3. GUI-Based Job Execution
4. Run nmDRC Using Calibre Interactive
5. Lab: Set Up and Run a DRC Job
6. Knowledge Check 1: Introduction to Calibre nmDRC
7. Working with DRC Output
8. GUI-Based Output Review
9. Lab: Review nmDRC Job Output
10. Calibre nmDRC RVE Basics
11. Documenting DRC Results
12. Lab: Find and Fix DRC Violations
13. Knowledge Check 2: Introduction to Calibre nmDRC
14. Assessment: Introduction to Calibre nmDRC

3 Calibre nmDRC Job Customization 16 Topics

1. Text-Based Rule Selection
2. GUI-Based Rule Selection
3. Rule Check Selection
4. Lab: Select Rule Checks By Layer
5. Knowledge Check 1: Calibre nmDRC Job Customization
6. Text-Based Area Selection
7. GUI-Based Area Selection
8. Lab: Run DRC On A Selected Layout Area
9. Knowledge Check 2: Calibre nmDRC Job Customization
10. Text-Based Job Performance Enhancement
11. GUI-Based Job Performance Enhancement
12. Setting GUI Performance Defaults
13. RVE Customization
14. Connecting RVE to the Layout Viewer
15. Lab: Working with Hierarchical Results
16. Assessment: Calibre nmDRC Job Customization

4 Calibre nmDRC Additional Topics 13 Topics

1. Working with Waivers
2. Waiving Results Using RVE
3. Lab: Working with Fixed and Waived Results
4. Additional RVE Features
5. Opening Additional RDB Files in RVE
6. Lab: Working with Properties
7. Knowledge Check 1: Calibre nmDRC Additional Topics
8. Comparing Layouts
9. Lab: Comparing Layouts
10. Geometric Output
11. Lab: Creating Geometric Output
12. Knowledge Check 2: Calibre nmDRC Additional Topics
13. Assessment: Calibre nmDRC Additional Topics

Using Calibre nmLVS 7  Chapters

This learning path provides everything you need to get started using Calibre nmLVS, including how to set up and run nmLVS jobs and how to analyze LVS results.

1 Calibre Basic Concepts for Calibre nmLVS 13 Topics

1. Calibre Environment
2. Introduction to Calibre
3. Lab: Calibre DRC Setup
4. Basic Operations
5. Knowledge Check 1: Calibre Basic Concepts
6. Using the Calibre GUI
7. Using the Calibre Interactive GUI
8. Lab: Execute a DRC Job
9. Additional GUI Features
10. Lab: Using Calibre DESIGNrev
11. Knowledge Check 2: Calibre Basic Concepts
12. Additional Calibre Interactive Features
13. Assessment: Calibre Basic Concepts

2 Introduction to Calibre nmLVS 17 Topics

1. Calibre nmLVS Basics
2. Text-Based Job Setup and Execution
3. GUI-Based Job Setup and Execution
4. Knowledge Check 1: Introduction to Calibre nmLVS
5. Text-Based Output Review
6. GUI-Based Output Review
7. Running a Calibre nmLVS Job
8. Lab: GUI-Based Output Review
9. Using Calibre LVS RVE (Part I)
10. Viewing Results with RVE
11. Lab: Using RVE (Part I)
12. Knowledge Check 2: Introduction to Calibre nmLVS
13. Using Calibre LVS RVE (Part II)
14. Lab: Using RVE (Part II)
15. Working with Cells and Hierarchy
16. Lab: Working with Cells and Hierarchy
17. Assessment: Introduction to Calibre nmLVS

3 Working with Text and Connectivity 13 Topics

1. Text and Connectivity
2. LVS Texting Fundamentals
3. Lab: LVS Texting Fundamentals
4. Knowledge Check 1: Working with Text and Connectivity
5. Working with Text Comparison
6. Working with A Texting Error
7. Lab: Working with Text Comparison
8. Knowledge Check 2: Working with Text and Connectivity
9. Establishing Connectivity
10. Lab: Establishing Connectivity
11. Working with Virtual Connectivity
12. Lab: Working with Virtual Connectivity
13. Assessment: Working with Text and Connectivity

4 Troubleshooting Shorts and Opens 14 Topics

1. Working with Opens
2. Working with Opens
3. Lab: Working with Opens
4. Working with Shorts
5. Lab: Working with Shorts
6. Knowledge Check 1: Troubleshooting Shorts and Opens
7. Power and Ground Problems
8. Using LVS Isolate Shorts (Part I)
9. Using LVS Isolate Shorts
10. Lab: Using LVS Isolate Shorts (Part I)
11. Knowledge Check 2: Troubleshooting Shorts and Opens
12. Using LVS Isolate Shorts (Part II)
13. Lab: Using LVS Isolate Shorts (Part II)
14. Assessment: Troubleshooting Shorts and Opens

5 Troubleshooting Device Problems 11 Topics

1. The SVRF DEVICE Statement
2. Devices and LVS Comparison
3. Lab: Devices and LVS Comparison
4. Comparing Device Properties
5. Device Properties
6. Lab: Comparing Device Properties
7. Knowledge Check 1: Troubleshooting Device Problems
8. Working with Logic Gates
9. Lab: Working with Logic Gates
10. Knowledge Check 2: Troubleshooting Device Problems
11. Assessment:Troubleshooting Device Problems

6 Antennas and Electrical Rule Checks 8 Topics

1. Working with Antennas
2. Working with Antennas
3. Lab: Working with Antennas
4. Knowledge Check 1: Antennas and Electrical Rule Checks
5. Electrical Rule Checks
6. Lab: Electrical Rule Checks
7. Knowledge Check 2: Antennas and Electrical Rule Checks
8. Assessment: Antennas and Electrical Rule Checks

7 Calibre Fundamentals: Using LVS Rules Exam 1 Topic

1. Level 1 Exam - Calibre Fundamentals: Using LVS Rules

Calibre RealTime Custom 4  Chapters

You will explore the features offerred with Calibre RealTime that will increase productivity over Calibre Interactive in the form of videos and knowledge checks

1 Introduction to Calibre RealTime 2 Topics

1. A Quick Introduction to Calibre RealTime Custom
2. Assessment: Introduction to Calibre RealTime

2 Using the RealTime Toolbar 2 Topics

1. Using the RealTime Toolbar
2. Assessment: Using the RealTime Toolbar

3 Configuring the RealTime Toolbar 2 Topics

1. Configuring and Using RealTime options with Synopsys Custom Compiler
2. Assessment: Configuring the RealTime Toolbar

4 Rulecheck Selection in RealTime 2 Topics

1. Configuring and Using RealTime options
2. Assessment: Rulecheck Selection in RealTime

Comprehensive Calibre PERC Coding 11  Chapters

Learn how to write Calibre PERC code for a variety of applications such as ESD protection assessment, electrical over-stress analysis, and chip current density.

1 Introduction to Coding Calibre PERC Solutions 8 Topics

1. Calibre PERC Applications
2. Calibre PERC Job Flows
3. Knowledge Check 1: Introduction to Coding Calibre PERC Solutions
4. Calibre PERC and Circuit Hierarchy
5. Running Calibre PERC Jobs
6. Knowledge Check 2: Introduction to Coding Calibre PERC Solutions
7. Lab: Running a Calibre PERC Job
8. Assessment: Introduction to Coding Calibre PERC Solutions

2 Creating Calibre PERC Control Files 15 Topics

1. PERC Rule File Structure
2. Lab: Create a Calibre PERC Control File
3. Topology Analysis of a Source Netlist
4. Knowledge Check 1: Creating Calibre PERC Control Files
5. Topology Analysis of a Layout-Extracted Netlist
6. Topology Analysis of a Physical Design
7. Netlist Extraction & Topology Analysis of a Physical Design
8. Knowledge Check 2: Creating Calibre PERC Control Files
9. Specifying Supply Nets for Calibre PERC Applications
10. Lab: Use SVRF Variables
11. Working with Circuit Properties
12. Working with Circuit Transformations
13. Knowledge Check 3: Creating Calibre PERC Control Files
14. Lab: Use Device Properties
15. Assessment: Creating Calibre PERC Control Files

3 Writing PERC Initialization Procedures 10 Topics

1. PERC Nets and Paths: The Concept
2. PERC Nets: Coding Basics
3. PERC Paths Coding Basics
4. Knowledge Check 1: Writing PERC Initialization Procedures
5. Nets and Path Pins and Break Points
6. Lab: Writing Initialization Commands
7. Working with PERC Condition Procedures
8. Knowledge Check 2: Writing PERC Initialization Procedures
9. Lab: Initialization Procedure Challenge
10. Assessment: Writing PERC Initialization Procedures

4 Coding PERC Topology Analysis - Fundamentals 11 Topics

1. PERC Rule Procedure Overview
2. Basic PERC Rule Procedure Examples
3. Understanding PERC Iterators
4. Knowledge Check 1: Coding PERC Topology Analysis - Fundamentals
5. Refining PERC Analysis Using Pin and Net Constraints
6. Lab: Writing Calibre PERC Rule Procedures
7. Calibre PERC Topology Analysis Floating Gate Pins
8. Using check_data to Count Devices
9. Knowledge Check 2: Coding PERC Topology Analysis - Fundamentals
10. Lab: Topology Analysis Challenge
11. Assessment: Coding PERC Topology Analysis - Fundamentals

5 Coding PERC Topology Analysis - Expanding Conditional Procedure Functionality 9 Topics

1. Working with PERC Math and Data Access Commands
2. Anatomy of A PERC Topology Check
3. Knowledge Check 1: Coding PERC Topology Analysis - Expanding Conditional Procedure Functionality
4. Lab: Enhancing A Condition Procedure
5. Coding PERC Output
6. Using Netlist Pattern Matching
7. Knowledge Check 2: Coding PERC Topology Analysis - Expanding Conditional Procedure Functionality
8. Lab: Creating A New Condition Procedure
9. Assessment: Coding PERC Topology Analysis - Expanding Conditional Procedure Functionality

6 Coding Calibre PERC Voltage Propagation Solutions 12 Topics

1. Finding EOS Devices with Calibre PERC
2. Using the Calibre RVE Voltage Trace Feature
3. Knowledge Check 1: Coding Calibre PERC Voltage Propagation Solutions
4. Calibre PERC Vectored Voltage Propagation
5. Lab: Finding Floating Gates
6. Specifying Custom Voltage Drops
7. Knowledge Check 2: Coding Calibre PERC Voltage Propagation Solutions
8. Working with UPF Power Domains
9. Coding Voltage-Aware DRC Solutions
10. Knowledge Check 3: Coding Calibre PERC Voltage Propagation Solutions
11. Lab: Voltage-Aware DRC
12. Assessment: Coding Calibre PERC Voltage Propagation Solutions

7 PERC Logic-Driven Layout Overview 6 Topics

1. Calibre PERC LDL Flow
2. PERC Code Structure for Point-to-Point or CD Analysis
3. Knowledge Check 1: PERC Logic-Driven Layout Overview
4. Calibre PERC LDL Transcript Analysis
5. Lab: Debugging A PERC LDL Rule File
6. Assessment: PERC Logic-Driven Layout Overview

8 Coding PERC Point-to-Point Resistance Analysis 9 Topics

1. PERC P2P Code Structure
2. Finding Pad-to-Gate Resistance with PERC P2P Analysis
3. Knowledge Check 1: Coding PERC Point-to-Point Resistance Analysis
4. Applying Pin Pair Distance Constraints to PERC P2P Analysis
5. Knowledge Check 2: Coding PERC Point-to-Point Resistance Analysis
6. Lab: Enhancing a P2P Rule File Error
7. Designing and Coding PERC P2P Experiments
8. Lab: P2P Analysis Challenge
9. Assessment: Coding PERC Point-to-Point Resistance Analysis

9 Coding PERC Current Density Analysis 11 Topics

1. PERC CD Code Structure
2. Finding Pad-to-Gate Current Density with PERC CD analysis
3. Knowledge Check 1: Coding PERC Current Density Analysis
4. Setting PERC CD Layer-Specific Current Limits
5. Designing and Coding PERC CD Experiments
6. Knowledge Check 2: Coding PERC Current Density Analysis
7. Lab: Creating CD Experiments
8. Calculating Electromigration Data Using PERC CD Analysis
9. Knowledge Check 3: Coding PERC Current Density Analysis
10. Lab: Challenge - Correct A CD Rule File Error
11. Assessment: Coding PERC Current Density Analysis

10 Calibre PERC Coding Examples 7 Topics

1. PERC Coding Example: Finding Floating MOS Gates
2. PERC Coding Example: Find Power-Shorting Devices
3. PERC Coding Example: Find Floating Ports
4. Lab: Debug A Code Error
5. PERC Coding Example: Verify Level Shifter Power Connections
6. PERC Coding Example: Verify Low-Voltage MOS ESD Protection
7. Debugging PERC Code

11 Comprehensive Calibre PERC Coding Exam 1 Topic

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Writing Calibre nmDRC Rules 12  Chapters

Learn the basics of the Calibre SVRF language, and how to write DRC rule checks using many of the supported layer operations.

1 Calibre Basic Concepts 13 Topics

1. Calibre Environment
2. Introduction to Calibre
3. Lab: Calibre DRC Setup
4. Basic Operations
5. Knowledge Check 1: Calibre Basic Concepts
6. Using the Calibre GUI
7. Using the Calibre Interactive GUI
8. Lab: Execute a DRC Job
9. Additional GUI Features
10. Lab: Using Calibre DESIGNrev
11. Knowledge Check 2: Calibre Basic Concepts
12. Additional Calibre Interactive Features
13. Assessment : Introduction to Calibre nmDRC

2 Basic SVRF Job Statements 8 Topics

1. SVRF Basic Attributes
2. Basic SVRF Statements
3. Lab: Basic SVRF Statements
4. Knowledge Check 1: Basic SVRF Job Statements
5. Using Environment and SVRF Variables
6. Lab: Additional nmDRC Job Considerations
7. Knowledge Check 2: Basic SVRF Job Statements
8. Assessment: Basic SVRF Job Statements

3 Rule File Implementation Basics 10 Topics

1. Creating a Rule File - Getting Started
2. Working with Layers
3. Lab: Rule File Implemetation Basics
4. Knowledge Check 1: Rule File Implementation Basics
5. Boolean Layer Operations
6. Knowledge Check 2: Rule File Implementation Basics
7. Understanding Layout Precision
8. Dealing with Precision in Your Rule File
9. Lab: Working with Layout Data
10. Assessment: Rule File Implementation Basics

4 Dimensional Check Basics 9 Topics

1. Working with a Scalable Process
2. Edge-Based Dimensional Checking
3. Knowledge Check 1: Dimensional Check Basics
4. Dimensional Check Constraints
5. Rule Check Basics
6. Layer Sets and Scope
7. Lab: Dimensional Check Basics
8. Knowledge Check 2: Dimensional Check Basics
9. Assessment: Dimensional Check Basics

5 Using Dimensional Check Secondary Keywords 7 Topics

1. Checking Abutting Edges
2. Edge- and Polygon- Directed Dimensional Checks
3. Knowledge Check 1: Dimensional Check Secondary Keywords
4. Dimensional Check Examples
5. Lab: Using Dimensional Check Secondary Keywords
6. Knowledge Check 2: Dimensional Check Secondary Keywords
7. Assessment: Dimensional Check Secondary Keywords

6 Additional Dimensional Check Keywords 6 Topics

1. Using OVERLAP, INSIDE ALSO, and OUTSIDE ALSO
2. Lab: Additional Dimensional Check Keywords
3. Knowledge Check 1: Additional Secondary Keywords
4. Using NOTCH, SPACE, PROJECTING, and INTERSECTING ONLY
5. Knowledge Check 2: Additional Secondary Keywords
6. Assessment: Additional Secondary Keywords

7 Additional SCMOS Layer Operations 10 Topics

1. Using the WITH WIDTH Layer Operation
2. Using the RECTANGLE Operation
3. Lab: Using WITH WIDTH and RECTANGLE
4. Knowledge Check 1: Additional SCMOS Layer Operations
5. Using OUTSIDE and INSIDE
6. Lab: Using INSIDE
7. Using ENCLOSE and TOUCH
8. Using CONVEX EDGE and EXPAND EDGE
9. Knowledge Check 2: Additional SCMOS Layer Operations
10. Assessment: Additional SCMOS Layer Operations

8 More Layer Operations 11 Topics

1. Using INTERACT, NET and AREA
2. Using SIZE, GROW and SHRINK
3. Using LENGTH and WITH EDGE
4. Knowledge Check 1: More Layer Operations
5. Using DONUT and HOLES
6. Using DENSITY
7. Using EXTENT DRAWN and RECTANGLES
8. Lab: Additional Layer Operations
9. Layer of Origin
10. Knowledge Check 2: More Layer Operations
11. Assessment: More Layer Operations

9 Working with Antennas 10 Topics

1. Antenna Basics
2. Writing Connectivity Rules
3. The NET AREA RATIO Operation
4. Lab: Writing CONNECT and NET AREA RATIO Statements
5. Knowledge Check 1: Working with Antennas
6. Improving Antenna Accuracy
7. Using the ACCUMULATE Keyword
8. Lab: Using Incremental Connectivity
9. Knowledge Check 2: Working with Antennas
10. Assessment: Working with Antennas

10 Rule File Optimization 9 Topics

1. Layer Processing Considerations
2. Using the LogView Utility
3. Using Concurrency and Data Reduction
4. Lab: DRC Optimization
5. Knowledge Check 1: Rule File Optimization
6. Other Ways to Improve Run Time
7. Enhancing Design Recognition
8. Knowledge Check 2: Rule File Optimization
9. Assessment: Rule File Optimization

11 Properties and Equation-Based DRC 10 Topics

1. Working with Layers and Layer Properties
2. DFM PROPERTY Basics
3. Additional DFM Statements
4. Lab: Creating Layers with Properties
5. Knowledge Check 1: Properties and Equation-Based DRC
6. Working with Layer Clusters
7. Equation-Based DRC
8. Lab:Equation-Based DRC
9. Knowledge Check 2: Properties and Equation-Based DRC
10. Assessment: Properties and Equation-Based DRC

12 Macros and TVF 8 Topics

1. Creating and Using Macros
2. Lab: Creating A Macro
3. Compile -Time TVF
4. Lab: Writing Compile-Time TVF Code
5. Knowledge Check 1: Macros and TVF
6. Run-Time TVF
7. Knowledge Check 2: Macros and TVF
8. Assessment: Macros and TVF

Writing Calibre nmLVS Rules 6  Chapters

Learn the basics of the Calibre SVRF language, and how to write SVRF code that specifies connectivity and device recognition rules.

1 Calibre nmLVS Basic Concepts 13 Topics

1. Calibre Environment
2. Introduction to Calibre
3. Lab: Calibre DRC Setup
4. Basic Operations
5. Knowledge Check 1: Calibre Basic Concepts
6. Using the Calibre GUI
7. Using the Calibre Interactive GUI
8. Lab: Execute a DRC Job
9. Additional GUI Features
10. Lab: Using Calibre DESIGNrev
11. Knowledge Check 2: Calibre Basic Concepts
12. Additional Calibre Interactive Features
13. Assessment : Introduction to Calibre nmDRC

2 Basic LVS SVRF Job Statements 8 Topics

1. SVRF Basic Attributes
2. Basic SVRF Statements
3. Lab: Basic SVRF Statements
4. Knowledge Check 1: Basic SVRF Job Statements
5. Using Environment and SVRF Variables
6. Lab: Additional nmLVS Job Considerations
7. Knowledge Check 2: Basic SVRF Job Statements
8. Assessment: Basic SVRF Job Statements

3 Rule File Implementation Basics 10 Topics

1. Creating a Rule File - Getting Started
2. Working with Layers
3. Lab: Rule File Implemetation Basics
4. Knowledge Check 1: Rule File Implementation Basics
5. Boolean Layer Operations
6. Knowledge Check 2: Rule File Implementation Basics
7. Understanding Layout Precision
8. Dealing with Precision in Your Rule File
9. Lab: Working with Layout Data
10. Assessment: Rule File Implementation Basics

4 Establishing Connectivity 8 Topics

1. Connectivity Overview
2. The CONNECT operation
3. Knowledge Check 1: Establishing Connectivity
4. Soft Connection Basics
5. Dealing With Soft Connections
6. Lab: Establishing Connectivity
7. Knowledge Check 2: Establishing Connectivity
8. Assessment: Establishing Connectivity

5 Working with Text 8 Topics

1. Text Overview
2. Finding and Using Layout Text Objects - Part I
3. Finding and Using Layout Text Objects - Part II
4. Knowledge Check 1: Working with Text
5. Inserting Text Objects into the Database
6. Lab: Working with Text
7. Knowledge Check 2: Working with Text
8. Assessment: Working with Text

6 Working with Devices 10 Topics

1. Device Recognition Basics
2. Using the DEVICE Statement
3. Knowledge Check 1: Working with Devices
4. Lab: Writing DEVICE Statements
5. Built-in Device Properties
6. Customizing Device Property Computation
7. Knowledge Check 2: Working with Devices
8. Additional Device Topics
9. Lab: Creating Custom Devices
10. Assessment: Working with Devices

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