Introduction to VLSI Design

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Example: CMOS Inverter Layout

Create Layout Cellview


We will assume, that you have logged on and started Cadence Design Tools, and that you already have created a design library for yourself. Please refer to Starting Cadence Section if you have not done so.

1. From the Library Manager, choose File then New and then Cellview
( File --> New --> Cellview )

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2. Enter cellname and choose layout cellview

A dialog box will appear prompting you for the design library, cellname and cellview. Make sure that the library name corresponds to your design library, choose a name for your cell and choose Virtuoso as the design tool. The cellview will be selected as layout.

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