DW Software Suite
Computer Aided Design Software
Design creation with minimal guidance
Automate complex and time-consuming processes
Our advanced Design Software Suite provides solutions for a wide range of fields like the microelectronics, MEMS, photonics and microfabrication applications. DW Suite is Design Workshop Technologies’ flagship suite of products, used by customers worldwide to deliver winning designs for over thirty years.
DW enables the physical layout and verification of analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits as well as optical components built using planar waveguide technology and other semiconductor manufacturing techniques.
Although available as separate modules, dw-2000 is an integrated environment consisting of a full-featured Layout Editor, a comprehensive Design Rule Checker, a reliable LVS, and a Data Conversion Module. All these modules share a common powerful Programming Environment allowing almost unlimited extendibility.
DW Suite
Software Engineered for your Needs
Flexibility
Customize Your Experience
DW offers unparalleled customization, allowing users to tailor the software to their unique preferences and workflows. Whether it’s adopting a familiar user interface or creating new dialog boxes and shortcuts, the software’s flexibility is highly praised for its adaptability to any user’s style, supported by a robust programming environment for virtually limitless functionality.
Automation
Maximize your productivity
Automation in DW boosts productivity by allowing designers to create and modify design elements effortlessly through P-Cells and scripts. This feature facilitates rapid design generation and adjustments, ensuring both speed and quality in the design process, making it an essential tool for high-demand environments.
Integration
Seamless Design Flow
DW ensures effective tool integration, offering extensive access to various modules and smooth interoperability within the design process. This integration leverages Advanced GPE Extensions and P-Cells, providing a cohesive and streamlined workflow adaptable to various design environments.
Extendibility
Create a system just for you
The DW Graphics Programming Environment enables users to extend and customize the software’s capabilities to meet specific challenges. This flexibility allows for the creation of unique functionalities that cater to diverse design methodologies, supported by expert services to develop customized solutions.
Modularity
Customized Tool Selection
DW’s modularity allows users to select only the tools necessary for their specific tasks, ranging from full suites to individual modules. This approach provides a versatile and scalable solution, ensuring users have access to optimized tools for each aspect of their design process, with options to expand as needs grow.
A Cost Efficient Way to Provide Tools for your Team
At Design Workshop Technologies, we believe in cost reduction to help you stay competitive in your industries. For that reason, we provide a variety of versions to our Software Suite. Plus, each team member can get a license specific to his needs.
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| DW Libraries (DWK) |  |
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| GDSII Import (GDS) | |
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| GDSII Export (GDS) | |
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| OASIS Import (OAS) | |
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| OASIS Export (OAS) | |
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| AutoCAD Import (DXF/DWG) | |
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| AutoCAD Export (DXF/DWG) | |
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| AutoCAD to GDSII compatibility checks | |
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| Caltech Intermediate Form (CIF) import | |
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| User defined formats, MS Excel .CSV, etc.* | |
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| Layout Editor | |
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| High performance hierarchical database | |
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| Fast Layout browsing | |
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| DRC Error visualization | |
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| Multi-Context editing and edit-in-place | |
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| All angle layout Boolean and resize | |
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| Polygon snapping to user specified grid scale | |
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| Precise measurements with snapping | |
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| Fully customizable environment | |
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| Graphics Programming Environment (GPE) | |
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| User interface design module | |
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| Automatic layout generation through PCells | |
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| Add-ons support | |
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| Inter process communication with MS Excel or others | |
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| Design Verification | |||
| Design Rule Checking (DRC) | |
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| Advanced Design Rule Checking (XDRC) | |
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| Layout Extraction for tracing Nets/Devices and netlist export | |
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| Netlist comparison (LVS: Layout vs. Schematic) | |
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| Data Preparation | |||
| Conversion to Manufacturing Electron Beam System (MEBES) | |
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| Conversion to JEOL-01/51 | |
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| Conversion to Cambridge SPD | |
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| Die Serialization | |
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| Utility Modules | |||
| Cross-section viewer | |
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| PCell Developer's Kit | |
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| Photonics Element Library (PEL) | |
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| Technical Services | |||
| Technical Support (email / phone / MS Teams**) | |
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| Access to new releases and software updates | |
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| E-Learning through online published videos | |
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| GPE programming consulting services | |||
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| Virtual classes available for layout, GPE and modules |
Standard / included in product.
Optional module. These modules are purchased individually to reduce cost and can be added to your subscription at any time.
* Some GPE coding might be required
** When time zone is within range for North America Eastern Time
