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DRC

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What is DRC?

DRC typically refers to Design Rule Checking. It is a crucial step in the integrated circuit (IC) design and manufacturing process. DRC involves verifying that the layout of an IC design adheres to a set of rules (design rules) specified by the foundry where the chip will be manufactured. These rules ensure manufacturability and reliability by preventing issues like short circuits, open circuits, and other manufacturing defects. DRC tools automatically check the layout against these rules and flag any violations, which designers then need to correct before the design can proceed to fabrication.

What other technologies are related to DRC?

DRC Competitor Technologies

ICV (Integrated Circuit Verification) is another tool for physical verification that includes DRC functionality, and is therefore a competitor.
mentioned alongside DRC in 12% (91) of relevant job posts
Calibre is a popular physical verification tool that includes DRC functionality, thus a competitor.
mentioned alongside DRC in 5% (205) of relevant job posts
Physical Verification System (PVS) is another tool for physical verification that includes DRC functionality, thus a competitor.
mentioned alongside DRC in 4% (57) of relevant job posts

DRC Complementary Technologies

Layout Versus Schematic (LVS) verification is a crucial step after DRC to ensure the layout matches the schematic.
mentioned alongside DRC in 45% (923) of relevant job posts
Electrical Rule Checking (ERC) identifies electrical connectivity issues that DRC might not catch, making it a complementary verification step.
mentioned alongside DRC in 54% (380) of relevant job posts
Process and Electrical Rule Checking (PERC) is related to DRC and helps verify manufacturing and electrical rules.
mentioned alongside DRC in 27% (143) of relevant job posts

Which organizations are mentioning DRC?

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Apple
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