Virtuoso Analog Design Environment

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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