Cadence Design Environment

        1. Introduction
        2. Setting up the environment
        3. Starting Cadence
        4. Library Manager
        5. Creating new library
        6. Creating new cell
        7. Schematic Composer
        8. Creating Symbols
        9. Logic Simulation with Verilog-XL
        10. Custom layout with Virtuoso
        11. Layout Extraction
        12. Layout Vs. Schematic (LVS)
        13. Abstract view
 

 

 

First we need to get a rule file abgen.rul into our standardcell folder. (click on the file name to download the file)
Now that you have the file in the right place, we can begin by opening the layout window
Click Tools -> Abstract. A "Select PR Engines" window will appear. Select GE/C3..

After clicking OK, you will see that the menu bar has changed.
Now find Abstract ->Set Cell Props... a new window will appear. Fill the window as below, and click OK.

Now click Abstract -> Abgen. "Create Abstract" window now will pop up. Fill out the items like below and click OK

Your layout should now look something like this. Close the window and DO NOT save.

You should now have an abstract view in your cell. Double click the abstract view on Library Manager to see the contents.

As you can see, the abstract view only contains the metal layers.

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