Virtuoso Analog Design Environment

Length: 3 days (24 Hours)

Digital Badge Available

Course Description

In this course, you use the Virtuoso^® Analog Design Environment L software to set up and control analog and mixed-signal simulations. You run analog simulations using the Spectre^® simulator. You then explore and run simulations with the Virtuoso Accelerated Parallel Simulator (APS). You analyze simulation results dispalyed in the Virtuoso Visualization and Analysis XL waveform display tool. You also explore the Component Description Format (CDF) and annotate simulation results on the schematic. You run specialized simulations, including device checking and DC match, and then run parametric analysis. Subcircuit and Macromodel usage is also explored. Finally, you apply the OCEAN scripting language to run simulations in batch mode.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Simulate circuits using the Virtuoso Analog Design Environment with the Spectre Circuit simulator and the Accelerated Parallel Simulator
• Perform DC, AC, and Transient analyses effectively
• Analyze simulation results using the Visualization and Analysis XL waveform display tool
• Modify output waveforms using the calculator and various assistants
• Use the Direct Plot utility
• Use dependent expressions to create and set output
• Perform circuit checks to determine violations after the simulation
• Use the Component Description Format (CDF) to modify component parameters
• Use CDF parameters to control result annotation on the schematic
• Run parametric and stability analyses
• Use macromodels, subcircuits, and inline subcircuits in your design
• Use the Hierarchy Editor to create design configurations
• Use the Open Command Environment for Analysis (OCEAN) scripting language to run batch simulations

Software Used in This Course

• Virtuoso Analog Design Environment L
• Virtuoso Schematic Editor L
• Virtuoso Visualization & Analysis XL
• Spectre Classic Simulator
• Spectre Accelerated Parallel Simulator

Software Release(s)

IC618, SPECTRE18.1

Modules in this Course

• Introduction to Virtuoso Design Environment
• The Virtuoso Analog Design Environment L
• Analog Simulation Setup and Details
• Simulation Results in Virtuoso Visualization and Analysis XL
• Analysis of Simulation Results
• The Component Description Format (CDF)
• Performing Result Annotation
• Parametric and Stability Analysis
• Analysis of Macromodels, Subcircuits, and Inline Subcircuits
• The Hierarchy Editor
• The OCEAN Scripting Language

Audience

• Analog/Mixed Signal IC Designers
• Custom Circuit Designers

Prerequisites

You must have experience with or already have knowledge of the following:

• UNIX or Linux OS

It is good to have experience with the following software:

• Virtuoso Schematic Editor

Related Courses

• Virtuoso Schematic Editor

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