Virtuoso Layout Pro: T1 Environment and Basic Commands (L)

Length : 1 day

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 vIC6.1.8

Modules in this Course

The Design Environment, User Interface, and Basic Layout Commands

Audience

Layout Design Engineers, Layout CAD Managers, IC Designers, Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Designers, Analog IC Designers, Custom Circuit Designers, and 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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