Length : 1/2 day(s)
Course Description
In this course, you will use the features available in the IC 6.1.8 environment. You will learn to customize your working environment to improve the experience when creating a layout using the Virtuoso® Layout Suite. You will also take advantage of the new user interface features to perform editing operations while minimizing the need of zooming in.
This course is part of a series; the other courses in the series are:
- Virtuoso Layout Pro: T2 Create and Edit Commands (L)
- 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
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Use and customize design assistants and workspaces
- Effectively use the selection and snapping options to speed up the layout entry process
- Take advantage of new layout display features
- Use the Quick Align and Align toolbars
Software Used in This Course
- Virtuoso Layout Suite L
Software Release(s)
IC 6.1.8
Modules in this Course
- The Design Environment
- User Interface
- Basic Layout Commands
Audience
- Layout Design Engineers
- Layout CAD Managers
- IC Designers
- Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Designers
- Analog IC Designers
- Custom Circuit Designers
- Chip Designers
Prerequisites
This is the first of eight courses in the Layout Pro series. Before taking this course, you need to have:
- Experience with layout design
- Knowledge of schematic symbols and MOS devices
- Basic knowledge of UNIX/Linux
Related Courses
- Virtuoso Layout Pro: T2 Create and Edit Commands (L)
- 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
- Virtuoso Layout Design Basics
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