This topic provides a high-level overview of the new features in the IC23.1 release.
IC23.1 ISR3
Padstack Replacement
You can now replace the pads that were created based on the IC layout shapes with the real pads created in the package design. It is essential to perform this replacement in Virtuoso Multi-Technology or Allegro platform during the generation of a die abstract when exporting the die.
IC23.1 ISR2
Cell Replacement
The new cell replacement functionality has been integrated in the Virtuoso Multi Technology Enablement form as an optional step. It provides the capability to ease the replacement of cells having pin mismatches when replacing die or package abstract views from Allegro designs by Edit-in-Concert abstract views generated during the die or package export.
IC23.1 Base
Creating Unified Libraries from DE-HDL Libraries
Now, you can convert native libraries into multi-platform unified library components across the platforms by using the Convert DE-HDL libraries to Unified Libraries form.
Licensing Updates in Virtuoso MultiTech Framework
Now, Virtuoso MultiTech Framework and Virtuoso Electromagnetic Solver Assistant are available by default in Layout MXL.
Virtuoso MultiTech Framework Setup
Now, Virtuoso MultiTech Framework requires Allegro® Package Designer Plus with SiP Layout option. Allegro database must be upgraded to version 17.4 or later for use in Virtuoso MultiTech Framework.
SiP DRC Checker
The SiP DRC checker lets you check DRC issues in package layout within the Virtuoso RF Solution environment. It leverages Allegro’s DRC checking engines in the background.
