How to convert integer to string?
Hi,Can anybody let me know skill the function how to convert integer to string? Ex: a=123 (integer)I need a="123" (string)
View ArticleAccumulation mode MOS accuracy?
Hello everybody, I'm Giovanni and I'm new to this forum. I'm writing my master thesis and I'm using Virtuoso IC6.1.4.500.12 for simulations with tech file AMS 0.18 h18a6 . Analog Options are set as...
View ArticleWaveform in SimVision
Hi! I am debugging my simulation traces with SimVision (both signals and transactions). SimVision groups signal names in sets of three signals by alternating black and dark gray backgrounds. Sometimes...
View Articleproblem with viewing schematic
Hi , I am using IC 6.1.3 . I am facing some problem with viewing the schematic. When I am making some layers in the LSW visible only, the schematic is not visible. Say I am making visible only metal1 ....
View ArticleHow to use spectre calculator to return x value of a given y? Thanks.
Hello, I have a question about how to get x value for a given point of y in a waveform. I think the calculator should have this function, but I checked xval function, it doesn't work for me... Let me...
View ArticleADEXL Parametric Set Simulation
Hi,I am trying to run a parametric set simulation in ADEXL, but i cannot do it. Basically i have Two variables, but i would like to control the sweep as shown below:A = [1 2 3]B = [4 5 6]I would like...
View Articledifference between pnoise and pnoise_src options
Hi, In spectreRF, I'm finding little of no info on what the difference between these two options are: Results->Print->Noise Summary... form? I just did a google search and a Cadence search and...
View ArticleCreating Guard Rings
I am working an example learning how to do PCB design using Allegro PCB editor from the OrCAD 16.6 suite, and I'm having a problem where, when I try to put a guard ring around a through-hole pin, it...
View ArticleError while accessing Database part
Dear all, Today i got a error while accessing an database part in cadence capture,Please help somebody to get out from this.................... The error says "ERROR#8010 PART MANAGEMENT...
View Articlesweep variable "bs" in hb, then use VAR("bs") in output expression, not plot...
Hi, Maybe I found a bug recently. (Cadence IC 615, mmsim 12.11 )Firstly, I sweep variable "bs" in hb, then use VAR("bs") in output expression, it can not plot when run in ADEXL,but it can plot when...
View ArticleSet different temperature in a complete chip
Hi, I'm wondering if it's possible to set individualy the temperature for each subcircuit with cadenceOA and mmsim ? Imagine a cellview with temperature=125°C and another cellview = 80°C. Possible ?...
View ArticleCadence 5.1.41 Spectre Error
I am using Cadence 5.1.41 with NCSU CDK 1.5.1, and I am new to Cadence. I have created a simple schematic in Virtuoso. When I try to simulate the schematic using Analog Design Environment (ADE) and...
View Articlechange pin numbers on connector
Hi there. I'm learning the Allegro PCB Editor. I'm trying to change the pin numbers on one of the dip 2 row connectors in the library to match with my connector that should have the all odd numbers...
View Articlehow to use skill to launch ADE L from config-schematic
hello Experts i am trying to launch ADE L from config->schematic, somehow i could not get it work. always errors out on: *Error* _deBasePrintMsg: (DEBASE-103050): _deValidateAppName: viewType...
View ArticleShape - line intersections?
Hello everybody, I am a newbee here, and I would like to learn which is the best way to find the intersections (if any) between a shape in my layout (e.g. a rectangle) and an ideal line using SKILL...
View ArticleNoise simulation in Cadence
Hi, I'm learning Noise Simulation in Cadence. The circuit is just a simple common source amplifier with a noise-less resistor as the load. What I want to do is to observe the noise situation for the...
View Articleadd ing a button to QRC menu on IC6.1
Hi, Im looking for a way to a add a simple skill button to QRC menu, in any of the tabs ( prefered "run setup tab" ).is it even possible? I couldnt find any docs on the topic. thx meny
View ArticlePDN Analysis Static IR drop sim fails
I'm experimenting with PDN analysis on a trivially simple design (2 DC sources, 4 caps and 1 load resistor). Static IR drop analysis fails with this log message:10:46:04: Parse all pin shape...
View ArticleWorst Case Analysis Simulation of a Voltage Regulator
I would like to be able to run a worst case analysis on a circuit that contains a oltage regulator. As an example the LM117 has a fluctiation of +-%8 between its nodes, which varies the nominal voltage...
View ArticleADEXL Parametric Set Simulation
Hi,I am trying to run a parametric set simulation in ADEXL, but i cannot do it. Basically i have Two variables, but i would like to control the sweep as shown below:A = [1 2 3]B = [4 5 6]I would like...
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