Jul 9, 2014 #1 P Prashanthanilm Full Member level 5 Joined Aug 24, 2012 Messages 302 Helped 36 Reputation 72 Reaction score 36 Trophy points 1,308 Activity points 2,950 Hi , Both PVS and Assura LVS is from Cadence!. But what is the difference between these tool?
Aug 15, 2014 #2 A ajayg Junior Member level 2 Joined Feb 1, 2010 Messages 21 Helped 5 Reputation 10 Reaction score 5 Trophy points 1,283 Activity points 1,393 Prashanth, Cadence PVS (Physical Verification tool) is an advanced DRC/LVS engine for DRC and LVS check. PVS is specifically for technology nodes below 45nm. Cadence Assura is an older LVS engine which can be used for technology nodes above 45nm.. i.e, 180nm, 130nm.etc., Summary : PVS for 45nm and smaller Geometry Assura for technology nodes above 45nm .. Assura does not work for nodes below 45nm.
Prashanth, Cadence PVS (Physical Verification tool) is an advanced DRC/LVS engine for DRC and LVS check. PVS is specifically for technology nodes below 45nm. Cadence Assura is an older LVS engine which can be used for technology nodes above 45nm.. i.e, 180nm, 130nm.etc., Summary : PVS for 45nm and smaller Geometry Assura for technology nodes above 45nm .. Assura does not work for nodes below 45nm.