Length: 1 day
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Course Description
This course focuses on the basic concepts required to work with Virtuoso® Layout Suite XL to create a layout using a connectivity-driven flow. You start with the creation and placement of your layout building blocks using manual and automated methods. You will learn about the Binder/Extractor and also how to debug problems in the design connectivity. You will become familiar with Constraint Groups and learn how they affect your layout work.
NOTE: This course is compatible with IC 6.1.8 and ICADVM 20.1
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Use Virtuoso Layout Suite (LS) XL to create a new layout cell from scratch
- Debug and address connectivity errors in your layout design
- Analyze how the Layout-XL Binder and Extractor work
- Describe how the Constraint Groups affect working with VLS-XL
Software Used in This Course
- Virtuoso Layout Suite XL/GXL
Software Release(s)
IC 6.1.8, ICADVM 20.1
Modules in this Course
- Design Creation and Placement
- Binder and Extractor
- Using Constraint Groups in Virtuoso
Audience
- Layout Design Engineers
- Layout CAD Managers
- IC Designers
- Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Designers
- Analog IC Designers
- Custom Circuit Designers
- Chip Designers
Prerequisites
You must have:
- Experience with layout design
- Knowledge of schematic symbols and MOS devices
- A basic knowledge of UNIX/Linux
Or you must have completed the following courses:
- Virtuoso Layout Pro: T1 Environment and Basic Commands (L)
- Virtuoso Layout Pro: T2 Create and Edit Commands (L)
Related Courses
- Virtuoso Layout Pro: T1 Environment and Basic Commands (L)
- Virtuoso Layout Pro: T2 Create and Edit Commands (L)
- 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
- Virtuoso Floorplanner
- Virtuoso Abstract Generator
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