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Spectre distributed simulation using ssh
I have a netlist (with parasitics extracted using calibre) for an ADC and I need to run a long transient simulation. In order to reduce the simulation time, I am trying to run a distributed simulation...
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Which is the real additional power induced by current_region in Voltus?
ello, I'm using current_region to add additional current in a few areas of the circuit. Consider the two following scenarios: Scenario 1: vdd_gnd_worst.iv (with current regions) current_region_10...
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RE: Multiple ground ties
You can add a net_short property to a pin, via or static shape that has a value of netname1:netname2 and so on. Which will remove the DRC. There's an app note orcad.co.uk/.../Netshort_Definition.pdf...
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RE: Capture UI takes a long time to refresh
There is an issue with the Microsoft Fall Creators update. Try updating your Windows again as Microsoft have issued a couple of fixes KB4054517 and KB4051963 which should help. There may be more...
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RE: Programmable version of leHiCreateBus
I'm mainly just looking to create parallel conductors so I can make a pcell for a spiral transformer. The bus option means I only have to generate a single set of coordinates which saves me time....
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RE: ADE XL no jobs get started
Can you show what happens if you run "virtuoso -nograph" ? Sometimes there are issues with missing fonts needed when you run in no graph mode (it's a little odd that you need fonts when you can't see...
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Blue LEDs, Nobel Prizes, and IEDM Keynote
At IEDM last week, for the first time, there was a second plenary session (awards and keynotes) on Wednesday. presented by Nobel Laureate Hiroshi Amano, one of the inventors of the high intensity blue...
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Capture CIS explorer, footprint not shown
Hi. I am using Cadence 16.6 Capture CIS... I have assigned footprint in the database, which is not shown in the CIS explorer. Placing the part in the schematic AND "show footprint" works great... If I...
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Constraint manager--->DRC external rule Violation
Hi sir, My project report lots of DRC about external rule. I do not set any rule about external and I do not familiar with it. I search it in HELP Document but i can not fix it. How can i fix it or any...
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RE: Unable to open OrCAD Panel Editor 17.2
It sounds like the GUI has gotten into some odd state. I would recommend deleting the registry key to reset the defaults. Try the following: Make sure Panel Editor and Dashboard are not running. Run...
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RE: Capture CIS explorer, footprint not shown
The footprints might be an older version so you can either try running DBDoctor externally, browse for a filename.dra then change it to *,dra and run DBDoctor on the symbols folder, repeat for psm,...
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RE: Spectre distributed simulation using ssh
I tried an example using +dp=ssh and it worked fine - didn't hit this error (I was using multiple hosts, and with or without +mt=8). You didn't give any info on the spectre version being used, but...
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RE: Constraint manager--->DRC external rule Violation
External DRC's can be added via a skill program or external third party software. There is a Cadence solution on how to remove them...
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POwer routing : Top level Block PG pin routing
Hello, I'm using hierarchical methodology. I did block place and route. I generated lef abstract using : write_lef_abstract ./RESULTS/${DESIGN_NAME}_abstract.lef -stripePin -PGPinLayers {2 8}...
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Create a schematic with a spreadsheet?
I need about 15 or 20 very simple PCBs. They are comprised of two to four 50-100 pin connectors. I am creating them from an existing excel spreadsheet listing connector numbers and pins. Is it possible...
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RE: Multiple ground ties
Hi Steve, thanks for answering my question. So I assume you can't add this property to a dynamic shape. I have a dynamic copper pour on an inner 1 layer for the whole board and three different dynamic...
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RE: Equal Spacing Spread Command
Has anything changed in the last few years? With a large number of cline segs running parallel to each other, is there a way to distribute traces between and outer set of cline segs? The feature below...
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A Cadence Carol, Stave III, Part II
This is a continuation of A Cadence Carol . Be sure to read the previous installments! Stave I: Moore’s Ghost, Part I and Part II Stave II: The First of the Three Spirits, Part I and Part II Stave III:...
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RE: Create a schematic with a spreadsheet?
There is one trick that I can think of. In the library editor build a new part from spreadsheet. You can cut and paste columns directly from Excel. Set the pin type to "Power" and it will allow Capture...
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Virtuosity: From Hatchlings to Fledglings to a Flock of Birds Blogging Together
“The reason birds can fly and we can't is simply because they have perfect faith, for to have faith is to have wings.” ― J.M. Barrie, The Little White Bird When a few of us in the Cadence CAS Technical...
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