Simtek adopts Calibre xRC solution from Mentor

Simtek Corp. has adopted Mentor Graphics Corp.'s parasitic extraction solution, named Calibre xRC, for its nonvolatile memory designs.
Calibre xRC was believed to have chosen for its ability to output optimized hierarchical parasitic data for signal and power net analysis, and for its integration with Nassda's post-layout hierarchical simulation tool, HSIM.

The solution from Mentor is expected to offer Simtek with transistor-level parasitic extraction for accurate modeling of nanometer designs. Mentor says it is integrated into many design and simulation flows, allowing designers to work in their native frameworks while providing the accuracy and performance required for complex nanometer analysis