1. Introduction This article begins a series of articles that describe the compatibility of Guardian DRC system[1] in terms of functionality: command set, syntax and implementation with other leading industrial

Expert schematic driven layout (SDL) is a CAD tool which increases the productivity of layout design by automating cell generation and providing visual cues to assist the wiring process. In

1. Abstract Parameterized cells (P-cells) significantly increase the productivity of layout designers. Silvaco International’s tool Expert has been designed to aid layout designers through its ability to support and manipulate