Klayout 25d View Jun 2026

| Application | Benefit of 2.5D View | | :--- | :--- | | | Identifying why a specific metal spacing rule failed is easier when visualizing the vertical stacking order, especially in advanced nodes where inter-layer interactions matter. | | MEMS Design | For Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems, vertical dimensions (gaps, beams) are functional. The 2.5D view validates the structural integrity of moving parts. | | Photonics | In integrated photonics, waveguide height and sidewall angles are critical. KLayout’s view helps visualize the optical path cross-sections. | | Packaging | Verifying RDL (Redistribution Layer) routing and bump connections in 3D packaging structures. |

Think of it as looking at a tiered wedding cake from an angle: you still see each layer’s shape, but you also grasp their vertical sequence and overlap. klayout 25d view

No external renderer needed – it’s real-time and lightweight. | Application | Benefit of 2