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Transient noise

Hello,I am dealing with the design of an oscillator. When I run the transient, the oscillator does not oscillate. Then when I define the transient noise as Noise Fmax = 30G, the oscillator oscillates....

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45nm model detialed operation parameter list

Based on the previous post, we can use commands like spectre -h bjt to search for the possible device operation parameter available to call.However, I cannot find the corresponding one for the gpdk45nm...

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print values for dc analysis

I'm currently using spectre for the dc analysis for a simple NMOS, represented as mn0 (d_n g_n 0 b_n) g45n1svt w=w_n l=l_nvg_n_inst (g_n 0) vsource dc=vg_nI would trying to save the mn0:vsat for...

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when I created via,this window appeared

The pdk is FREEPDK15how to deal with this situation?THANKS!

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*** CRASHED *** [signal 11] Segmentation fault (core dumped) invoking tempus

what can be the problem?i run tempus it gives me this warning **WARN: (IMPOAX-1142): Current Tempus Timing Signoff Solution hierarchy has cds.lib plug-in installed and both cds.lib & lib.defs files...

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accurate net length calculation in virtuoso

Hi, Is there a way to accurately measure total net length after auto routing the circuit in virtuoso layout GXL?RegardsSupriyo

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Is it possible to change environment variables without relaunching Cadence?

I am changing environment variables for VIVA, e.g., font size, title font size, etc, through .cdsinit_personal file.But I need to relaunch Cadence to see the effect.Running source .cdsinit_personal...

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Monte Carlo simulation for Ultra-sim

Hi, i am trying to analyze the monte Carlo simulation after giving inputs to the schematic by Vector file. However while run , i am getting error. Can you please help and suggest solution for...

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PASSIVE MIXER DESIGN

Hi,I am starting out on doing simulations on cadence. I have materials to simulate an active mixer design, but there are none for passive. How do i start out, if i want to design a double balanced...

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ruler snapping error in layout

Hi,When using a ruler in the layout, mouse pointer to suddenly move to the end of the screen.It doesn't always happen, but often. (It seems like a random phenomenon)Is there any way to solve...

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probing current through an inherited pin

I use inherited pins for my supply. If I had used an explicit supply pin, I could have probed the current entering that pin to get to know the current consumed by that subcircuit. But since I'm using...

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How to annotate DC operation points in monte calro simulation?

Hello! I want to annotate DC operation points in certain monte calro iteration. But the button is always grey.I have save the data in monte calro simulation setup. I also select "save DC operation...

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QRC Virtuoso invoke setup

Virtuoso Version: 6.1.8Quantus Version: 22.1.0-p089Assura: 4.1cshrc script:set path = ($ASSURA_HOME/tools $path)set path = ($QRC_HOME/tools $path).cdsinit...

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How to set the same mismatch for subcirduits

Hello! When I run monte calro simulation, I want to set the same mismatch for I5, I6, I7 in the schemetic below. They are the same subcircuits.I browse the forum and documentation  I found this...

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Faster ADE Assembler startup?

Hi,I see that Assembler loads all existing tests on startup, although maybe only ONE is active. My Assembler setups often have 20 Tests or more, so I wonder is there an option to load only the active...

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Error "Unsupported tolerance specification" while referencing a pspice level...

Hi all,I am trying to create a simulation with Spectre 20.1.0.534 which contains a PSPICE model of a discrete transistor. This transistor model (level=2) contains tolerance parameters like...

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How to add holder text to stringfield?

I can't find any option in hiCreateStringField to achieve this effect.Is there any other method?

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using calcVal with parametric parametric sweep

Hi,In my simulation test bench I have three tests. I define an expression in test one which I want to pass to test 2 and 3 with calcVal. Also an expression from test2 is assigned through calcVal to a...

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Liberate_AMS, how to add RC load on transmitter PAD for lib

Hello everyone,   When I use liberate-ams to generate lib for transmitter circuit.  the output pad need add load cap and termination res of 50ohm. I can't find how to add this in the user-guide.  But...

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Schematics are getting locked

I have recently started using a new PDK for one of my projects.In this PDK, they have provided us with a work folder, we have to source the cshrc file there.All of the work, related to this PDK is...

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