People are always asking “What should I expect when I start designing at 20nm using double patterning?” It’s a good question, but in many real aspects, the answer is “It depends,” and that is not very ...

Many aspects of how double patterning (DP) affects the designer depend on the methodology used and the level of control the designer wants. One extreme in methodology and control is full two-layer ...

Michael White, director of product marketing, Calibre Physical Verification products, Mentor Graphics At the rate that new technology nodes keep racing by, it sure feels like we’re speeding down the ...