Cadence ICADVM 20.10.290 for Linux
Cadence ICADVM (Virtuoso Advanced-Node and Methodology Platform) is Cadence's customized IC design platform for advanced process nodes (e.g., 5nm and below), and is a core component of the Virtuoso tool suite. The following is a specific introduction:
1. Core functionality and technical features

    Advanced Process Support: Designed for 5nm and more advanced processes, it supports features such as stacked gates, universal polysilicon grid capture, voltage correlation rules, and meets the 5nm specifications of TSMC and other fabs1.
    Efficient Layout and Routing: Adopts accelerated row-based layout and routing methodology to enhance the efficiency of complex designs, especially when dealing with high-density interconnects and design rules to significantly optimize productivity1.
    Mixed-signal design: Supports analog, radio frequency (RF) and mixed-signal circuit design, covering the complete flow from schematic design to layout implementation for high-frequency communication and analog chip development

2. Platform Positioning and Tool Integration

    Virtuoso ecosystem: as a key module of the Virtuoso platform, it is deeply integrated with other Cadence tools (e.g., NC-Verilog simulator, Spectre simulation engine) to achieve full flow coverage of design verification, physical realization and sign-off
    Design rule management: Provide region-based design rule support and asymmetric coloring technology to effectively deal with complex constraints in advanced processes

3. Application Scenarios and Industry Coverage

    Semiconductor and communication: mainly serves the design of 5G communication, HPC and IoT chips to meet the stringent requirements of high frequency and low power consumption.
    Automotive and industrial electronics: Supporting automotive-grade chip development, adapting to the design requirements of automotive electronics for reliability and high-temperature environments