RE: ADEL - spectre , DC analysis writefinal param is ignored
Hi Andrew, Thanks for clarification, it make sense. I'll use the ?write option. BR, Marcel
View ArticleRE: Virtuoso ADE Explorer/Assembler problem with load balancing system (type...
Hi Wojciech, I'm not sure what this axlGenerixGlobalLauncher script you're talking about is (I couldn't find any references to it, even if spelt as axlGenericGlobalLauncher in case it was a typo). The...
View ArticleRE: How to change the origin of the selection point when instantiating custom...
Hi Andrew, Thanks for the comments and extra hints. Definitely it makes more sense to have the sort of freedom for the origin definition the way you indicate. Regards,
View ArticleRE: bindkey to toggle between leHiMarkNet() and leHiUnmarkNet()
Hi Ramakrishnan, the hiGetCurrentWindow()~>markedNets cmd always return nil no matter if i have a marked nets or not in the layout. I wonder if this is related to cadence version i used, i have...
View ArticleRE: bindkey to toggle between leHiMarkNet() and leHiUnmarkNet()
Nothing in Virtuoso sets the hiGetCurrentWindow()~>markedNets flag. It's Ramakrishnan's code that is using that to record the current state - whether the bindkey is in mark or unmark mode. So you'd...
View ArticleRE: low pass filter in viva/calculator
Hi Andrew, Thanks for the moving average function, I have being using it for a while now and happy with the results when a large time window is specified. But today I am using it with a very fast time...
View ArticleRE: low pass filter in viva/calculator
Hi Ben, I have had some trouble with the moving average function. I have been able to use the calculator to plot the moving average. See the example below - This is an expression for input power....
View ArticleRE: fork (or run view() on different thread)
Dear Dan, you could also consider to run your lengthy skill code in a child virtuoso instance (which will require an additional license). If you put your lengthy skill code in the file...
View ArticleRE: bindkey to toggle between leHiMarkNet() and leHiUnmarkNet()
Hi Andrew, I loaded the code and set the bindkey but it always triggers unmarknetAll, I put a print statement inside else right after hiGetCurrentWindow()~>markedNets = t to print the value of...
View ArticleRE: low pass filter in viva/calculator
Ben, Ashwath, Just checking that you're using the latest version of the code (it has version number 1.5 in the code - and was updated in July 2016). I updated the code so that the offset was much...
View ArticleHow to add Mechanical Symbol to Drill Chart?
I have a mechanical symbol for a #4 hole non plated mounting hole. After I'm done routing I added them by going to Place > Mechanical Symbol as needed and created the drill chart table. However, I...
View ArticleRE: fork (or run view() on different thread)
Matthias, If you're running in a child virtuoso (you have to be a bit careful about this because of things like the library manager interfering), it won't take an additional license since most of the...
View ArticleWhiteboard Wednesdays - Using DDR PHY Power Features to Reduce Power Dissipation
In this week's Whiteboard Wednesday video, Marc Greenberg explains the ways to optimize power dissipation by controlling DDR PHY performance settings. https://youtu.be/cNzggIZIhig
View ArticleRE: How to add Mechanical Symbol to Drill Chart?
Make sure that the symbol has a padstack. A padstack can be a mechanical drill (non-plated or plated) but it won't appear in the drill chart if no padstack is present.
View ArticleComing to DVCon? It's Not Too Late to Sign Up!
Are you coming to DVCon this year? It’s right around the corner, but it’s not too late to register! DVCon is the flagship conference for all things functional design and verification, showcasing the...
View ArticleDrill_Fab Artwork \ Gerber is Blank
Hi All I'm generating the artfile \ Gerber for a single layer board. When I import the created art file to Allegro, All the gerber films are displaying correct except the drill art work which is blank...
View ArticleRE: low pass filter in viva/calculator
Hi Andrew, I am using version 1.5: SCCS Info: @(#) abMovingAvg.il 07/17/16.15:14:54 1.5 I am using the moving average filter to removed the excessive spikes (glitches) in the waveform but its adding a...
View ArticleRE: low pass filter in viva/calculator
Ben, Would it be possible for you to create a case via support.cadence.com and provide the result database so that I can take a look? (if you do this, please ask for the AE to contact me internally)....
View ArticleRE: same value for a RANDC variable of base class in extended class objects
Hi StephenH, Sorry for the wrong code. Somehow i might've missed while i was experimenting the code in my local system. Thanks for your explanation for inheritance, clearing my assumption in multiple...
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