Virtuoso Connectivity-Driven Layout Transition

Length : 2 days

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Course Description

You make the transition from a strictly isolated layout environment, using Virtuoso^® Layout Suite L, to full connectivity and automation offered in the Virtuoso Layout Suites XL and GXL.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the benefits gained by stepping up to the XL and GXL suites of Virtuoso through the automation provided and not found in the Virtuoso L Suite.

This course uses the ISR17 release and illustrates, in the lecture and labs, the changes made from former ISRs.

Software Used in This Course

• Virtuoso Layout Suite XL
• Virtuoso Layout Suite GXL

Software Release(s)

• IC617

Modules in this Course

• About This Course
• Advantages of Moving to Virtuoso XL/GXL Overview
• What Are the Binder and Extractor?
• Virtuoso XL/GXL Automation
• Generate All From Source, Pin Placer, DRD options, Constraints, ModGens
• Introduction to the Virtuoso Space-Based Router (VSR)
• New and Enhanced Features in XL/GXL
• Power Routing in VSR
• The Binder Flow

Audience

• Layout Engineers
• IC Designers
• Chip Designers
• CAD Managers

Prerequisites

You must have experience with or knowledge of the following:

• UNIX or Linux OS
• CMOS devices
• Text Editing
• Layout or Mask Design

Or you must have completed the following course:

• Virtuoso Layout Design Basics

Related Courses

• Virtuoso Layout Design Basics
• Virtuoso Layout Pro: T3 Basic Commands (XL)
• Virtuoso Layout Pro: T4 Advanced Commands (XL)
• Virtuoso Layout Pro: T5 Interactive Routing (XL)
• Virtuoso Layout Pro: T6 Constraint-Driven Flow and Power Routing
• Virtuoso Layout Pro: T7 Module Generator and Floorplanner (XL/GXL)
• Virtuoso Layout Pro: T8 Debugging Layout Issues

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