December 2003

Q: Sometimes I have problem to skip cells when importing cells with the same names from reference library. Once we skip one cell, expert will complain other cells already exist

1. Introduction This article begins a series of articles that describe the compatibility of Guardian DRC system[1] in terms of functionality: command set, syntax and implementation with other leading industrial

Expert schematic driven layout (SDL) is a CAD tool which increases the productivity of layout design by automating cell generation and providing visual cues to assist the wiring process. In

1. Abstract Parameterized cells (P-cells) significantly increase the productivity of layout designers. Silvaco International’s tool Expert has been designed to aid layout designers through its ability to support and manipulate