Abstract
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|Coriolis| is a set of tools for |VLSI| backend. It's main features are :

* An analytic placer |Etesian| (based on |Coloquinte|).

* A router |Katana| for digital designs. An extension toward mixed design
  is currently under development.

* |Python| fast prototyping capabilities and layout procedural description.

|Coriolis| is a replacement of the |Alliance| place and route tools.


.. This page is only an excerpt form the `Coriolis User's Guide`_ focused on how
.. to get and build the toolchain.