Enabling higher quality layout, faster


Key Benefits 

   •   Instantaneous DRC checks using foundry-certified PVS DRC rule deck 

   •   One-button click for in-design signoff DRC in Virtuoso platform 

   •   Improved layout designer productivity and reduced DRC verification
        re-spins 


At advanced nodes, traditional design rule checking (DRC) does not scale for layout
verification. That's where Cadence® Virtuoso® Integrated Physical Verification
System (IPVS) comes in. 

To bridge the gap and improve productivity between the custom implementation and
physical verification tools, Virtuoso IPVS delivers instantaneous signoff DRC checks to
guide designers to a correct-by construction flow. Virtuoso IPVS integrates foundry-
qualified PVS DRC rules decks into Virtuoso Layout Suite in an interactive "instantaneous"
mode. Layout engineers just click a button and Virtuoso IPVS runs the signoff DRC check
on the prescribed area and returns the DRC results back within seconds. The tool displays
DRC results as markers in the layout and delivers productivity improvements of at least
15% at mature nodes and greater than 50% at advanced nodes.