Mentor Graphics Calibre

Calibre by Mentor Graphics (now part of Siemens) is a leading electronic design automation (EDA) tool suite used for physical verification, design rule checking (DRC), layout versus schematic (LVS) checks, and parasitic extraction (PEX) for integrated circuit (IC) design. It ensures that a chip layout adheres to manufacturing rules and accurately reflects the intended schematic.

Calibre plays a critical role in the post-layout verification process, identifying potential errors that could affect the chip's manufacturability and performance. It supports both custom and automated workflows, making it suitable for various design sizes and complexities, from simple analog circuits to complex digital systems. Widely used in the semiconductor industry, Calibre helps improve the accuracy, reliability, and yield of IC designs across advanced process nodes.