Spectre Accelerated Parallel Simulator

Length : 1 day

Course Description

In this course, you use the Cadence^® Spectre^® Accelerated Parallel Simulator (APS), which is a part of Virtuoso^® Multi-Mode Simulation, to perform advanced SPICE-accurate simulation for faster convergence on design goals while offering scalable performance and capacity over the baseline Spectre Classic Simulator. You examine how the proprietary full-matrix solving technology in Spectre Accelerated Parallel Simulator delivers unparalleled scalability and multithreading capability using modern multi-core computing platforms.

You then verify the circuit performance and identify the potential failure modes using the Checks/Asserts feature of Virtuoso ADE Explorer with APS.

You also learn how to perform post-layout simulation with Spectre APS. You identify stitching of parasitics (DSPF, SPEF, and DPF files) and inclusion of parasitic files for post-layout simulation. Finally, you enable post-layout optimization (+postlayout) to perform parasitic reduction.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Use the Spectre Accelerated Parallel Simulator (APS) modes (+aps) and (++aps) to run high performance simulation
• Debug performance or convergence-related simulation issues using the Spectre Diagnose Mode (+diagnose)
• Create circuit checks and device checks (Spectre assert statements) from the Checks/Asserts assistant
• Use the Virtuoso ADE Explorer to verify circuit performance and identify potential failures
• Enable post-layout optimization (+post layout) to perform parasitic reduction
• Run a post-layout simulation using dspf_include and stitching methodologies

Software Used in This Course

• Spectre Classic Simulator
• Spectre Accelerated Parallel Simulator (APS)
• Spectre Multimode Simulation
• Spectre Power Option
• Cadence Design Framework II
• Virtuoso Schematic Editor
• Virtuoso Layout Suite
• Virtuoso ADE Explorer
• Virtuoso Visualization and Analysis XL

Software Release(s)

SPECTRE19.1(ISR2), IC6.1.8(ISR8)

Modules in this Course

• Spectre APS Technology
• Design Checks with Spectre APS
• Post-Layout Simulation with Spectre APS

Audience

• IC Designers
• RF Designers
• Electrical Engineers
• Design Engineers
• Chip Designers
• Analog and Mixed-Signal Designers

Prerequisites

You must have:

• The ability to create schematics and run simulations with Cadence tools
• A working knowledge of simulation techniques with different netlist formats

Or you must have completed the following courses:

• Spectre Simulator Fundamentals S1: Spectre Basics
• Spectre Simulator Fundamentals S2: Large-Signal Analyses

Related Courses

• Spectre Simulator Fundamentals S1: Spectre Basics
• Spectre Simulator Fundamentals S2: Large-Signal Analyses

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