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Modifying ADL Defaults (State Load/Save Directory, Plot After Simulation,...
Hi,I'd like to change some of the ADE L (version IC6.1.8-64b.500.5) defaults. As I couldn't find the according information in the documentation or elsewhere I hope I can get some help here.First of...
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Removing Redundant Sweep Variable in ViVa/Calculator
Hi,A situation that I've come across from time to time when post-processing simulation data in Viva/Calculator is the existence of redundant sweep dimensions (not sure if that's the right term?). For...
View ArticleIR drop
Hello,I have a layout file and i would like to simulate the IR drop. I have seen that is possible with voltus. Nevertheless, I have seen it is more adapted for digital tools (Innovus).Someone can help...
View ArticleDevice Model Global Switch
Hello!The documentation of the PDK I'm using is referring to a "global switch".It's basically like a control variable for device models. For example, one switch controls high-power model-hardware...
View ArticleVAR("variable") as string
I'm trying to use a design variable as a string to pass to calcVal, but it seems that VAR("variable") only produces numerical values.Is there a workaround or a different function to do so?Thanks
View ArticleWhich instance model parameters does Spectre save?
Hi,It seems the psf database contains model parameters for a single instance when there are multiple instances in the schematic that use the same model. For example my design contains 8 transistor...
View ArticleTransient simulation
I accidentally happened to run a transient simulation on a circuit with only dc voltage sources. But the results seem to be showing transient waveforms at the nodes. So what is happening in the...
View ArticleRegarding tool crash while opening a layout file.
Hi All,When I am trying to open a layout the tool is getting crashed.Last time it happend I deleted the layout folder and opened after copying my backup layout folder. But now I don't have a...
View ArticleViVa: Modifying Various Graph Properties
I'd like to modify several ViVa (IC6.1.8-64b.500.29) settings related to the appearance of graphs:Is there a way to remove the number that appears on the top right of every graph ("1" in the attached...
View ArticleN-to-1 mux control with selection being a variable
Hi,I have six signals that needs to be mux'ed and it would be very beneficial if the mux control signal can be a variable (1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 1.5 is intended btw), so that I can use this value in my...
View Articlecannot set relative harmonic as a variable
Hi,I need to set "Relative harmonic" as a variable (N) so that I can write expressions to automatically check PN where N, as part of the design is swept (i.e 1, 2, 3..).However, the tool doesn't seem...
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error about could not get adjusted path
Hi, when I use calculator "vt" to plot transient waveform, I click on some nets, then it seems calculator lost the link to schematic, meaning I can't put those nets name to calculator by clicking....
View Articlecadence New Login Issue
Hi Guys,I want to login Cadence.com and Learn IC Design training VideosBut its askingHOST ID I work in a Product Company as Layout Engineer(Contractor)Unable to resolve issuelet me know if anyone know...
View ArticleADEXL not starting
Hi,when trying to start adexl I get the following error after waiting a long time.\o axlBeanstalkd process '55452' was stopped, the last strace information before it's stopped is dumped to...
View Articlelibrary file path as variable
Hello, I frequently have to include text files in my setup and store them in the libraries along with cellviews.I currently use the absolute path in the include options, but this way it all breaks as...
View ArticleSave transient values from a Monte Carlo simulation to a .txt file
Hello, I have a question regarding the data generated in Monte Carlo simulations. Currently I have an schematic which I need to simulate and save/retrieve specific transient values. My problem is that...
View Articlecadence gdb command 'gdb' is not found or is invalid
Hi,As per our educational contact advise, we installed Cadence IC618 on an RHEL 8 machine. I followed all instructions that i've found. Cadnce loads fine besides a single warning:'cadence gdb command...
View ArticleCadence open access in cent os 9 Stream
gpdk180_v3.3]$ virtuoso &[1] 57698[subhankar@subhankar gpdk180_v3.3]$ 2022/12/25 22:25:56 WARNING This OS does not appear to be a Cadence supported Linux configuration.2022/12/25 22:25:56 For more...
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QRC menu warning: *WARNING* hiEnableMenuItem: menu item not in the menu
I'm loading Quantus QRC along with cadence.Cadence version 618.29QRC version 212 - latest hotfixUpon loading the QRC window I get the following warning:Any significance? Can't find any reference...
View ArticleMultiple alignment spacing parameters
I would like to place 7,872 pins in groups of 12. In the groups of 12 pins I want spacing X and between the groups of 12 I want spacing Y. Is there a way to do this natively in the tool or do I need to...
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