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PVS LVS reporting missing pins in Layout
I have done the layout of a cell and included all the pins that were in the schematic by using "generate selected from source" for each one of them and choosing the appropriate pin layer. The...
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Plotting generated waveforms in the same subwindow as simulated waveforms
I have an ocean script that runs a transient simulation and then creates a waveform using artListToWaveform() that I want to overlay onto the waveform of interest. Frustratingly, when I plot the two...
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change temperature in one single transient simulation
Hi I know we can change temperature in one single transient simulation by using the Dynamic Parameter and put "Parameter Name" as temp.There are two options there: One for Parameter Vector (that we can...
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displaying custom text in a schematic info balloon when hovering over an...
Hi,I've recently been playing around with info balloons in a schematic view. I was wondering, is it possible to display some pertinent text in a balloon when hovering over an instance?Something like...
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finding at what time does 2 waveform cross each other
Hi,In calculator we have a function named "cross" which gives the time at which the respective signal crosses a set value(constant).if one of the waveform was constant, I would have taken the average...
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Making functional looking symbols
I'm trying to make a schematic symbol that looks "functional" instead of looking like yet another box. Is there a way to select a region of the schematic (including wires, instances, labels etc.) and...
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Installation of EXT151 from hotfix file
Hello,While I was trying to make extraction with QRC tool, I found out that QRC is not installed in our servers. In EXT151 file there are: "Hotfix_EXT15.11.000-Q2_lnx86.sdp", "ic_index.sdx" and...
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library manager in batch mode
I am working on a script, which needs library & cell list.Instead of manually parsing cds.lib to get libraries and it's cells. I would like to know,if there is an existing command, which can give...
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how to change display option of a cell initially ?
In the property of each component, there are CDF parameter, Value, and Display Options. The default options are "off" always. Is that possible I can change this "off" status to "both" initially ? So...
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Assura LVS- Where should I specify RSF
Hello,I imported a new library, umc130nm. I also defined it in assure_tech.lib file. While I try to do LVS, I choose these technology. But after I click to Apply/OK, I see this error:Neirther extracted...
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Generating Layout - pcellEvalFailed
Hello,After I created my schematic with umc130nm library, I tried to draw layout with Layout XL. When I try to generate all from source ( left bottom button) it put component but after I push "...
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Component parameter DC Sweep
I found the following thread trying to troubleshoot my problem:https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/f/rf-design/21507/working-with-dc-sweeps-and-opI am trying to do the same thing...
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APS/Spectre simulation data too big
Hi All,I remember we have an option to select less data point to reduce the simulation file size? For example, the real simulation runs 10 point, but we can configure it to save only one point from the...
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Custom digital placer can't use tap-cell
I have declared the tap-cell as STDSUBCONT in CPH, however custom digital placer aborts any attempt to use it with*WARNING* (VCP-20003): No tap cell masters could be found.Define tap cells and restart...
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Vector files and verilog ams modules
I have made a verilogams module for a 2 to 4 decoder where both the input and output buses are logic disciplines. I then made a test bench for the module which consisted of a verilog a model of a...
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EM/IR Analysis Setup missing from ADE L menu
I'm trying to start EMIR analysis by looking at the example that's in:<MMSIMinstDir>/tools/spectre/examples/EMIR_workshop/mmsim141_emir_workshop/ade_mmsim_voltus_workshopHowever, I found that...
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overlaping due to transition function verilogA
I have 3 ideal interleaving clock signals (zero rise and fall time, no delay) that have no overlaping.However, after passing through the transition function in verilogA, they overlap each other at rise...
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Assura QRC - Extracted View Error [ LBRCXM-644 ]
Hello,While I was trying to make an extracted view, QRC gave me the error as below: Cadence Quantus QRC Extraction - 64-bit Parasitic Extractor - Version15.1.1-s174 Tue Jul 7 21:42:47 PDT...
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Uncheck update instances in rename cell dialog
Is there a way to uncheck the Update Instances box in Rename Cell dialog by default (eg. in .cdsinit)?
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Multiple flight wires to symbol terminal
While placing more than a single flight wire on a terminal in layout, moving the instance will cause the flight lines to remain in the same place, but the connected terminal will create a wire going...
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