Spectre eXtensive Partitioning Simulator for Mixed-Signal Designs

Length: 0.5 day (4 Hours)

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Course Description

In this course, you use the Cadence^® Spectre^® eXtensive Partitioning Simulator for Mixed-Signal Mode (XPS MS) to deliver a high-performance transistor-level multi-rate simulation solution by combining a highly accurate SPICE engine with a fast digital simulation technology. You explore the simulation technology and features of XPS for mixed-signal designs. You also get a brief overview of the XPS MS simulation flow for AMS Designer.
You then learn how to perform post-layout simulation with XPS MS after enabling the post-layout optimization to perform parasitic reduction. You identify inclusion of parasitic files for post-layout simulation.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the key features and various enhanced technologies of Spectre Classic Simulator
• Use the Spectre XPS MS mode to deliver a high-performance transistor-level multi-rate simulation solution by combining a highly accurate SPICE engine with a fast digital simulation technology
• Debug XPS MS accuracy and convergence issues using Spectre Diagnose Mode (+diagnose)
• Enable post-layout optimization (+postlayout) to perform parasitic reduction
• Examine the XPS MS simulation flow for AMS Designer

Software Used in This Course

• Spectre Classic Simulator
• Spectre eXtensive Partitioned Simulator (XPS)
• Spectre Multimode Simulation
• Spectre Power Option
• Cadence Design Framework II
• Virtuoso^® Schematic Editor
• Virtuoso Layout Suite
• Virtuoso ADE Explorer
• Virtuoso Visualization and Analysis

Software Release(s)

SPECTRE19.1(ISR4), IC6.1.8(ISR9)

Modules in this Course

• XPS for Mixed-Signal Designs
• Post-Layout Simulation with Spectre XPS MS

Audience

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

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