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can't find one-page map of a typical database object system
Hi , I am start learning about skill now. I was trying to develop a script but I was stuck. One of my co-worker suggested that I should look at the "One-page map of a typical database object system"...
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Cadence Allegro 17.2 - Shape to board outline clearances.
Hello all, I hope you can help, I have different requirements for clearances to the board edge which I want to enforce. For example one net can have copper 2mm from the board edge whilst another has to...
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Remove automatic parameter legend entries from sweep result plot
Dear all, I have my own Ocean script performing a DC sweep and then plotting the results. I generate my own legend label string to be used in the plot. However in ViVA there is always an automatic part...
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How to list connections for a wire?
HI, For a given wire, I'd like to list the signals connected using that wire. Is there any way to fulfill that? It's better to use some tcl command to automatically listconnections for a bunch of...
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Print pdf with Orcad 10.5 search for a word
I have a problem whit "the old" Orcad 10.5. I need to print a pdf file about silkscreen layer. I know as print the layers but I don't find the option " Non-vectorized-text ". I want to be able to...
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Jobs: Fortran Programmer
Finally, the jobs theme gets technical. I had various programming jobs before I moved to the US to be a software engineer at VLSI Technology: Cambridge University Engineering Department, between high...
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PVS-QRC: use of extracted Spice netlist with Spectre?
Hi! We are trying to switch to PVS-QRC for our extractions in 16nm TSMC, but we're having a hard time configuring the flow to generate "av_extracted" views. As as workaround, we would like to use...
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Auto-select spectre model for all simulations
Is it possible to auto-select spectre model files instead of having to add them manually for every new ADE session? I've recently installed a new foundry PDK and I have to manually tick the model when...
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RE: PVS-QRC: use of extracted Spice netlist with Spectre?
Hi Jorge, You are right that QRC generated 'Spice' netlist is as the name suggests 'spice' syntax, but not Spectre syntax. You can create a cell view type called 'Spice' in Virtuoso (just like you...
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RE: Auto-select spectre model for all simulations
Hi, Does the solution below help? https://support.cadence.com/apex/ArticleAttachmentPortal?id=a1Od0000000nV59EAE&pageName=ArticleContent Regards, Saloni
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RE: How do I change drill hole size for VIA on ORCAD layout 16 ?
You have not provided enough annular ring for the via. You have two choices...you can increase the Via PAD size or decrease the Via DRILL size. Either way, you are likely going to want to edit the...
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RE: can't find one-page map of a typical database object system
Hi Nhumai, Not sure about the "One-page map of a typical database object system" , it might have been developed long time ago and not be available now(?). You may start with the Cadence SKILL Language...
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The Price of Getting Rid of Traffic
I spend a lot of time commuting, as I generally drive around 80 miles a day to get to and from work. With that time in my car, I also spend a lot of time sitting in traffic. Now, I get a lot of reading...
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RE: can't find one-page map of a typical database object system
Here are a couple of good posts about learning Skill and the database objects. In particular, download the dataBrowser.il, load and run that code. It will allow you to browse all of the database...
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RE: Page Order in Hierarchical Design DE-CIS 17.2
I have a similar issue, the page order when printing out the schematic is very unfriendly and hard to work with.
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Multiple Via Cut Spacing for same ViaDefName
We have a DRC rule that states that the Via Spacing must be larger if the Via Array Width or Height goes beyond a specific value. Is there a way to define a via cut spacing value, within the...
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Whiteboard Wednesdays - The Simplest Neural Network Explanation Ever - Part 1
In this week's Whiteboard Wednesday, Tom Hackett explains neural network basics using an Excel spreadsheet as a learning vehicle. You can download the spreadsheet here:...
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RE: PVS-QRC: use of extracted Spice netlist with Spectre?
Thank you so much for your reply, Saloni; your proposed solution works fine. Just one question: when I edit the spiceText view I get the error below. Do you know what could be the problem? For now I am...
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QRC: *Error* load: can't access file...
Hi! When I launch the "PVS->Run LVS..." command in a layour editor, I get the following messages in the CIW: QRC: *Error* load: can't access file...
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