Spectre eXtensive Partitioning Simulator for Mixed-Signal Designs

Length : 1 day

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 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.

You also get a brief overview of the XPS MS simulation flow for AMS Designer. In an optional module, you identify the different Circuit Checks and Asserts supported by Spectre XPS MS.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the key features and various enhanced technologies of Spectre Circuit 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 XL

Software Release(s)

SPECTRE17.1(ISR3), IC6.1.7(ISR18)

Modules in this Online Course

• XPS for Mixed-Signal Designs
• Post-Layout Simulation with Spectre XPS MS
• Design Checks Using Spectre XPS MS (Optional Appendix)

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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