Master Synopsys ICC2 for Physical Design
Unlock a career in chip implementation with expert-led training on Synopsys IC Compiler II (ICC2), the industry’s premier Place & Route solution. Our asic design course provides the deep, hands-on experience needed to master this powerful asic software.
Mastering the ICC2 Physical Design Flow
Our curriculum takes you step-by-step through a complete PNR project, teaching you the essential commands and methodologies used by every asic design company.
Design Setup & Floorplanning
Learn to properly import your design data, set up your libraries, and create an optimal floorplan for your asic model, setting the foundation for success.
Placement & Optimization
Master the art of standard cell placement. Learn the algorithms and techniques within ICC2 to achieve optimal timing and minimal congestion.
Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS)
Build a robust, low-skew clock tree, one of the most critical steps in the entire asic development process for high-performance asics hardware.
Routing & Signal Integrity
Learn to use ICC2’s powerful routing engines to connect millions of nets while fixing signal integrity issues like crosstalk and noise.
Timing Closure & ECOs
Dive deep into the iterative process of fixing timing violations. Master Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to achieve final timing signoff.
Final Signoff Preparation
Learn to perform the final checks and generate the GDSII file that will be sent to the asic manufacturer, the culmination of your design effort.
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Move from theory to practice. Our asic online course gives you the hands-on experience you need to become a confident and effective physical design engineer.
View Course CatalogWhy Mastering ICC2 Accelerates Your Career
Proficiency in IC Compiler II is one of the most valuable and sought-after skills for any back-end design engineer in the semiconductor industry.
Industry-Standard Skill
Synopsys ICC2 is a dominant force in physical design. Expertise in this tool makes you a valuable candidate for nearly every major asic design company in the world.
Achieve PPA Targets
An expert user can leverage ICC2’s powerful features to optimize for Power, Performance, and Area (PPA), directly impacting the asic cost and success of the project.
High-Demand, High-Salary Role
Physical Design engineers with proven ICC2 skills are among the most sought-after professionals, commanding high salaries and excellent career opportunities.
Our Proven Training Methodology
We believe in learning by doing. Our methodology is built on three core pillars designed to make you a confident ICC2 expert.
Project-Based Curriculum
You will execute a complete physical design flow on a real-world design, applying what you learn in our ICC2 environment at every step of the process.
Expert Mentorship
Learn from engineers who have spent decades taping out chips using these tools. Our instructors provide invaluable guidance, tips, and career advice.
24/7 Cloud Lab Access
Get unlimited access to a full suite of professional asic software, including the latest versions of the tools you need to master, like ICC2.
Your Career as an ICC2 Specialist
Mastery of this powerful asic design tool opens the door to high-demand, specialized roles across the semiconductor industry.
Physical Design Engineer
This is your primary career path. You will be responsible for taking a chip from netlist to final GDSII, with ICC2 as your main tool.
ASIC Layout Engineer
Focus on the detailed, transistor-level layout of specific blocks within the larger chip, often interfacing with the main PNR flow in ICC2.
CAD Engineer
Support large design teams by creating and maintaining the scripts and flows for ICC2 and other tools in the asic development process.
Our Alumni Use ICC2 at the World’s Best Companies
FAQs About Learning ICC2
Your questions about Synopsys IC Compiler II, answered.
What is ICC2 used for?
ICC2 is a Place and Route (PNR) tool. It is a piece of asic software used in the back-end of the asic design process to take a logical netlist and create the final physical layout of a chip that can be sent to an asic manufacturer.
Is ICC2 difficult to learn?
Like any professional EDA tool, ICC2 has a steep learning curve. However, our structured asic design course and hands-on projects are designed to take you from a beginner to a proficient user capable of handling a complete custom asic design.
What’s the difference between ICC2 and Cadence Innovus?
They are the two leading and competing PNR tools in the industry. While they perform the same function, their commands, algorithms, and user interfaces are different. Asic companies typically specialize in one toolchain, so knowing one of them deeply is essential.
Hear From Our Successful Alumni
Our graduates are now using ICC2 to build the world’s most advanced chips.
“The hands-on ICC2 labs were the best part of the course. I felt completely prepared for my physical design interviews and was productive from day one on the job.”
“Learning the entire PNR flow in ICC2, from floorplanning to final routing and timing closure, was an incredible experience. This is a must-have skill.”
“The scripting labs for ICC2 were invaluable. Automating the flow is a huge part of the job, and this course prepared me perfectly for it.”
“If you want to work in physical design, you have to know ICC2 or Innovus. This course gives you the deep, practical expertise that employers are looking for.”
“Semionics’ focus on industry-standard tools like ICC2 is what makes their training so effective. They create engineers who are ready for the industry.”