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Extend schematic Check&Save for checking instance CDF parameter
I our PDK models we do have the option to select between different values for the CDF parameter "DFM_options": "minRule", "DFM", "DFM+Analog", "custom" .By default it is set to "minRule" but we want to...
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Monte Carlo mismatch on selected instances when these instances are defined...
Good morning,I'm running MC mismatch and want to restrict the mismatch variations to a certain hierarchy defined by a config file.This config file in itself is again part of another hierarchy defined...
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Defining waveform thicknesses and colors on a white background in VIVA
I'm trying to make viva look good using a white background and the default colors are kind of lousy (in my opinion). I read in the manual:----------------------------------------------------viva.graph...
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Skill command to delete label from layout
Hello,I am trying to copy the layout from one cell view to other without pin and label. I have came across the command to delete the pin. Is their any skill command to delete labels from layout too?
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Plot Schematic Hierarchy into single file
Hi,I did set up my .cdsplotinit to call a script, which allows me to print into PDFs. That is working fine for single schematic pages.When doing a hierarchical plot from a schematic, it seems like for...
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RE: IBIS Version 6.1
Hi All, Spice models can be easily converted to IBIS 3.2 using s2ibis3 tool. Similarly how to convert spice models to the latest IBIS version 6.1? Is there any tool available? Thanks
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Documentation error for awvPlotWaveform function in Virtuoso Visualization...
I don't know how to inform Cadence about an error in their documentation, so I just thought I'd mention that there is a typo in the Virtuoso Visualization and Analysis XL SKILL Reference manual...
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Schematic editor: how to change the color of the annotations?
Hi! I would like to change the color of the text used for the simulation annotations in the schematic views. For instance, the color of the voltages printed at each node when using...
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Simulation and PEX
Hi TeamCan I please confirm something about simulation and Calibre PEX?I am currently running a transient simulation and a small part of my circuit is using calibre PEX for post layout simulation...
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Monte Carlo simulation results have difference even in ideal circuits
Hi everyone,I'm now running an analog-to-digital converter project, all the circuits are ideal (vcvs built op-amp, switch, quantizers...) to verify the function.So if I run MC mismatch using ADE-XL for...
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Ocean command to access the result stored during Monte-carlo Simulation
Hello,I am doing the monte-carlo simulation using ocean Script. Whenever, we run the monte-carlo simulation and when it gets completed results of that run got stored in a separate folder with name...
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Reversing the contents of an expanded bus in VIVA
In VIVA, when you expand a bus it yields (top to bottom) bus<LSB> ... bus<MSB>. I need the order reversed i.e. MSB on top. Is this possible?And so we come to the part where you chime in and...
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How to write Monte Carlo file for FinFET?
I want to perform monte Carlo analysis for a FinFET inverter by using PTM-MG model, if any body can help me.
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How to add/configure new column in Monte Carlo result page (Summary & Yield),...
Hi All, Is there any way to add or configure the column in Monte Carlo result page, e.g., Summary & Yield ? I would like to add the column which calculates the Std Dev/Mean . BR
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Deleting multiple instances of a cell from Layout
Hello,Is there a way to delete multiple instances of a cell automatically in Layout L/XL? (like select * -> Delete)I am manually deleting PC end cells from my layout from the right and left edges...
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Load pull - Differential
HiI have a circuit with differential output and would like to run differential load pull. How should I set up the simulation? In single ended mode, I use the PSS simulation and a PortAdapter block,...
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auCDL, question about ansCdlSubcktCall netlist procedure!
Hi all!I have a question about termOreder when we are using ansCdlSubcktCall netlist procedure.I have device ptap1.There is auCdl section of this device:cdfId->simInfo->auCdl = '( nil...
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How to plot frequency characteristic of capacitance?
Hi. all.I'd like to plot frequency characteristic of capacitance in spectre.In AC simulation, I get current of capacitor (Ic) and its imaginary part ( Im(Ic) ).Now tring to calculate Cap = Im(Ic) /...
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spectre oceaneval funtion documentation
The oceaneval capability in spectre seems to be very poorly documented. It is mentioned indirectly in a couple places in the manual, but that's all I can find.I would like to know if it is possible to...
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Greyed menu: "Run Assura Quantus QRC..." and "Run Assura Quantus QRC..."
Hi,All is in the title. I can not run Quantus QRC because it greyed in QRC menu and don't know why.Someone can help?Best regards,wighou
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