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The example for this tutorial is a simple CMOS inverter. This structure is very common in both digital and analog CMOS designs. The information provided here should help you to setup the tools and run a quick simulation. All references to clicks are right mouse button clicks.
Create a directory named
models in your
home directory. This directory is where your transistor model files will
reside. The models should follow the syntax of the provided models.
Create a working directory for your schematic files. e.g.
/my_art Copy the
file cds.lib
into this directory. This file provides the paths to the generic
component libraries provided by Cadence.
From within your
my_art directory
run the executable icms
&. This command will open the CIW window and put
the process in the background so the window is still available for Unix
commanding. The Cadence CIW window that opens will echo the actions of
the Cadence tools and provide status information. It is convenient
to put this window at the top of your workspace and to expand its size
so you can see a few lines of text response.
Go to menu item
File > New > Library
Under name type testlibrary.
This will create a library named "testlibrary" which will house
all of the files you create in relation to this tutorial.
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