Description:
IC design layout viewer and editor
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 0.27.13@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
ic-design
layout-editor
semiconductor
eda
gdsii
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Install:
brew install --cask klayout
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About:
KLayout is a high-performance, open-source viewer and editor for IC design layouts, supporting industry-standard formats like GDSII and OASIS. It provides comprehensive tools for visualization, measurement, and modification of complex semiconductor designs. The software is widely used in the semiconductor industry for its robustness and extensibility through Python and Ruby scripting.
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Key Features:
- Support for GDSII, OASIS, and other industry-standard formats
- Advanced measurement and annotation tools
- Python and Ruby scripting capabilities
- Cross-platform compatibility (Linux, Windows, macOS)
- Layer management and boolean operations
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Use Cases:
- Viewing and analyzing semiconductor layout designs
- Debugging and verifying integrated circuit geometries
- Creating layout modifications via scripting automation
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Alternatives:
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Magic
– Open-source VLSI layout tool with different focus on IC design
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Cadence Virtuoso
– Commercial suite with full design flow integration
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0.27.13 |
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0.27.13 |
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0.28.12 |
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