Layout Software’s Hierarchical DRC Propels Pre-Fab Verification

Version 10 of L-Edit Pro lets mixed-signal IC, MEMS, and integrated-optical-device designers increase design verification speed and analyze all-angle geometry prior to fabrication. The layout and verification software includes hierarchical Design Rule Checking (DRC), which eliminates redundant checking of duplicated geometry and identifies a smaller set of unique errors. As a result, users can complete design verifications at a much faster clip than traditional flat DRC engines. L-Edit Pro costs between $5000 and $25,000, depending on the package.