How to know ADE runICRP files come from which library and cell view when the...
In ADE ICRP modeWhen I click the green run button, ADE will create a runICRP file and start to run this file../.tmp_user/.cmddir0/runICRP6if the runICRP file is pending status not start to run, how to...
View Articlesteadyratio impact on pss
Hi,Since I need to handle some pss convergence issue, i try to define steadyratio = 1.0 to converge the pss. But I can't figure out the concrete impact of such a parameter on pss simulation. I can...
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[Layout] Edit properties - select all objects in the tree by default
Hi All,Is there a way to select all objects in the tree by default when editing the properties of several selected items ?I mean having a tree selection similar to the following one at "Edit...
View ArticleQuantus QRC (PVS interface) error
Hi, i'm trying to run Quantus QRC on a block that is LVS and DRC clean, and i get the following error, i don't really know how to solve this error neither where to look to solve it. i would be very...
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Is there a way to turn off power/ground fly lines in xl
Is there a way to turn off power/ground fly lines in xlI want only signal and other terminal net to have fly lines.Paul
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How to place toolbars sideways?
i Cadence Forum,Is it possible to place the toolbars sideways, so that it occupy less space? How?Regards,
View ArticleSKILL code for simulation in ADEXL
Hello everyone,I am new to Cadence skill for schematic design. In my function, I would like to read the data from the previous simulation in ADEXL, then log dataof 2 parameter in list (para1_list,...
View Articlewire assistant - can settings be locked for a session?
I constantly find myself having to reset metal widths (from minimum to something I prefer), reset # of via cuts, alignment visibility etc etc as I go up and down hierarchy and from layout to layout....
View Articlehow to show the content of ciw to a txt file
Hi Sir,Anyone knows how to show the content of ciw to a txt file?I find that today the full content can not be shown even i scroll to the top limit. Thanks a lot!
View ArticleCDF Edit feature disappear
Hi Sir,I try to edit the termOrder in CDF/Simulation Information tab. It works but the new feature disappear when i restart cadence. There is a data.dm file checked in for the target cell. Does it mean...
View ArticleSaving and plotting internal signals within the DSPF extracted view in ADE...
I've tried to follow up the steps shown in this old topic...
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Waveform file is empty
https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/f/custom-ic-design/45198/waveform-file-is-emptyi followed all the steps eng/ andrew said ,and still having the empty file error thats what ive...
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Spectre/Verilog-A: how to avoid small time step issues due to @cross() event?
Hi! I am experiencing issues when using @cross. In short, Spectre complains that it is enforcing very small time steps, and this makes simulations very slow (for realistic circuits).For example, for a...
View ArticleHow do I to speicfy a list of external parameters and pass it to ADE L for...
I have several dozen parameters in my simulation netlist that need to be defined, mainly resistors and capacitors i.e. C0=, C1=, C3= ... etc. and R0=, R1=, R2= ...I want to define these parameters in...
View Articlecause first spectre ERROR to terminate?
A spectre input file may have multiple analysis commands in it. It appears that by default if an analysis fails, spectre will move on to the others in the file. Is there some way to cause spectre to...
View ArticleLayer control by custom property
Hi all, Is there a way to add a property / parameter to a custom cell i made that can add or remove a certain layer from a specific instance of this cell, same as the properties of the Pmos / Nmos...
View Articlere-run a single Monte-Carlo run
Hi,Suppose I've run MC simulation of say 50 runs (or points as it is called in the gui). Then I want to rerun just one specific run out of those 50. What would be the proper way to do that and how to...
View ArticleHow to use calculator in ADE Explorer
In the "Outputs" of ADE XL or ADE L, I used to click "Open" to invoke calculator, then click "Get Expression"...While in ADE Explorer, "open expression builder" looks like a simlified calculator,...
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Post layout transient simulation
Hello, I need to plot transient value of vdda of a circuit 5 hierarchical level below the testbench in post layout simulation.My plan was by adding Vx and vds_M2 which works in DC, but not in...
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via array justification?
I'm using numerous via arrays in a layout and notice that the justification on the "create via" form doesn't stick. it always defaults back to center center. How can I set default to another...
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