Mentor Graphics announce availability of Calibre rule files

Files can be downloaded from websiteMentor Graphics Corporation has announced that fully supported Calibre® DRC (design rule check) rule files are now available for 90-nanometer (nm) technologies from UMC. These 90nm rule files are said to exploit the most advanced capabilities of Calibre, which has been UMC’s standard for physical verification since 1998. Mentor believe that the 90nm node will not only require expanded performance, capacity and accuracy from a physical verification tool, but also the flexibility to handle system-on-chip designs that incorporate analog and digital IP of divergent design styles. They are also of the opinion that Calibre is now ready for the challenges of 90nm as well as next-generation technologies. Rule files can be downloaded from UMC’s website, dramatically reducing setup and development time for physical verification and reducing the chances of manufacturing errors. Source: PCBnewsline