Siemens EDA Calibre Platform
The industry leader for IC verification and DFM.
Overview
The Calibre platform is the industry standard for physical verification and DFM optimization. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools for Design Rule Checking (DRC), Layout Versus Schematic (LVS), parasitic extraction (PEX), and various DFM solutions to ensure manufacturability and reliability of integrated circuits. It is foundry-certified and used for signoff at virtually every major semiconductor company.
✨ Key Features
- Calibre nmDRC (Physical Verification)
- Calibre nmLVS (Circuit Verification)
- Calibre xACT (Parasitic Extraction)
- Calibre PERC (Reliability Platform)
- Calibre YieldEnhancer (DFM)
- Scalable to thousands of cores
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Unmatched foundry support and certification
- Highest performance and scalability for large designs
- Comprehensive DFM and yield enhancement capabilities
Unique Value: Provides the golden signoff standard for IC physical verification, ensuring designs meet complex manufacturing requirements and achieve high yield.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Signoff DRC/LVS for advanced semiconductor nodes
- Accurate parasitic extraction for high-speed analog circuits
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- RTL synthesis
- PCB design
- Functional simulation
🏆 Alternatives
Offers the broadest foundry support and is considered the most trusted and accurate solution for signoff, minimizing tape-out risk.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: NA
🔄 Similar Tools in EDA Tools
Cadence Virtuoso Custom Platform
A comprehensive platform for custom analog, RF, and mixed-signal IC design....
Synopsys Design Compiler
RTL synthesis tool that optimizes designs for timing, area, power, and test....
Altium Designer
A professional PCB design software for schematic capture, layout, and fabrication....
Ansys HFSS
A 3D electromagnetic (EM) simulation software for designing and simulating high-frequency electronic...
Intel Quartus Prime
A complete design environment for Intel's portfolio of programmable logic devices....
KiCad EDA
Free, open-source software for schematic capture and PCB layout....