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In this directory, you need to setup some of the library files using either the bash script:
 
In this directory, you need to setup some of the library files using either the bash script:
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  /projects/cmpe122/techfiles/FreePDK45/ncsu_basekit/cdssetup/setup.sh ( /mada/software/techfiles/FreePDK45/ncsu_basekit/cdssetup/setup.sh for VLSI-DA lab)
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  source /bsoe/software/design-kits/FreePDK45/ncsu_basekit/cdssetup/setup.sh
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This will copy several files into the current directory if they do not exist. It should be run for the first time only.
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This will copy several files into the current directory if they do not exist. It should only need to be run the first time.
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=== For SCMOS ===
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=== For FreePDK15 ===
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Make PDK15 directory and copy files as below. It should be run for the first time only.
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mkdir ~/PDK15
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cd ~/PDK15
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cp ~bradchoi/open15/* .
  
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The first thing you must do is copy the system wide technology library to your project (or home) directory:
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Add the line at the ends of ~/.bash_profile and ~/.bashrc.
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source ~/PDK15/setup.sh
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=== For SCMOS ===
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Ignore this section.
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First, copy the system-wide technology library to your project (or home) directory:
  
 
  cp /mada/software/techfiles/NCSU_CDK_1.5.1/.cdsinit .cdsinit
 
  cp /mada/software/techfiles/NCSU_CDK_1.5.1/.cdsinit .cdsinit
  
 
== Running Virtuoso ==  
 
== Running Virtuoso ==  
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Make sure to allow X-windows as below:
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xhost +
 
From this directory, run virtuoso:  
 
From this directory, run virtuoso:  
 
  virtuoso &
 
  virtuoso &
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We are going to use the NCSU_TechLib_tsmc02d technology which is a SCMOS 180nm process. It can be manufactured by several different vendors including TSMC.
 
We are going to use the NCSU_TechLib_tsmc02d technology which is a SCMOS 180nm process. It can be manufactured by several different vendors including TSMC.
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== Creating and editing a group for a project==
 
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To create a new group, you should type:
 
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addgroup group_name
 
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In case you want to add an existing user to the group, you should type:
 
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adduser user_name group_name
 
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If you want to change the group ownership of a directory and it's contents recursively, you should use:
 
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chgrp -R group_name directory
 
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If you want to change the permission on a file or directory, you should use use chmod.
 
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chmod syntax is shown in the following example:
 
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chmod 775 file_name
 
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chmod 775 folder_name
 
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Where the series of three digits defines the permissions for user, group, and others.
 
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Each digit indicates what operations can be accessed, depending on the following operation values:
 
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1 : Execute
 
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2 : Write
 
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4 : Read
 
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So in our above example, the owner has the permission to read/write/execute (4+2+1), the group has the permission to read/write/execute (4+2+1), while others can read/execute only (4+1).
 
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In case you want to use chmod recursively for files underneath a folder, you should use:
 
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chmod -R 751 folder_name
 
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Note that, the three digit number is for understanding the example, and should be changed depending on the user.
 
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== Adding Library ==
 
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To add an existing library from another machine or user, first you have to copy this library to your local space (where you run virtuoso), then in your cds.lib file you should add:
 
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DEFINE new_library /your/local/space/new_library
 
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Then in your lib.defs file you should add:
 
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DEFINE new_library /your/local/space/new_library
 
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ASSIGN new_library libMode shared
 

Latest revision as of 02:44, 24 November 2021


Before doing this, you need to do the Technology_Setup.

Creating a project directory

You will need to create a separate directory where you will create your libraries: 

mkdir LayoutTutorial
cd LayoutTutorial

For FreePDK45

In this directory, you need to setup some of the library files using either the bash script: 

source /bsoe/software/design-kits/FreePDK45/ncsu_basekit/cdssetup/setup.sh

This will copy several files into the current directory if they do not exist. It should be run for the first time only.

For FreePDK15

Make PDK15 directory and copy files as below. It should be run for the first time only. 

mkdir ~/PDK15
cd ~/PDK15
cp ~bradchoi/open15/* .

Add the line at the ends of ~/.bash_profile and ~/.bashrc. 

source ~/PDK15/setup.sh

For SCMOS

Ignore this section.

First, copy the system-wide technology library to your project (or home) directory: 

cp /mada/software/techfiles/NCSU_CDK_1.5.1/.cdsinit .cdsinit

Running Virtuoso

Make sure to allow X-windows as below: 

xhost +

From this directory, run virtuoso: 

virtuoso &

Note that the ampersand runs the command in the background so you can do other things in the shell. Do not close the shell or the program will also close.

CIW

After you start virtuoso, the first window that pops up is the command interface window (CIW). It looks like this:


1-ciw.jpg

Library Manager

Another window may pop up which is the Library Manager. If it doesn't show automatically, you can view it with Tools->Library Manager. The important libraries that will show up in the manager are:

  • NCSU_DeviceLib_FreePDK - contains transistor models
  • NCSU_TechLib_FreePDK - contains Pcells (parameterized cells) for transistors and vias
  • basic - contains power supplies

For SCMOS, similar directories will be:

  • NCSU_TechLib_tsmc02d - the design rules and via layouts
  • NCSU_Analog_Parts - the transistor models
  • basic - contains power supplies
2-library manager.jpg

Creating a Library

The first step is to create a new library with File->New->Library. Add a unique name for your library. It will contain all of your layout and schematics. We will also "attach" the library to a given technology library that is already set up.

3-new library.jpg

Selecting the technology

Screenshot-Technology File for New Library.png
5-attach to technology lib.jpg


For FreePDK45

A special window will pop up that prompts you to pick a technology library. We are going to use the NCSU_TechLib_FreePDK45 technology which is a "fake" 45nm process. It cannot actually be manufactured.

For SCMOS

We are going to use the NCSU_TechLib_tsmc02d technology which is a SCMOS 180nm process. It can be manufactured by several different vendors including TSMC.

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