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Basics of PDK

PyQtPRO
PyQtPRO over 8 years ago

I'm a newbie here. Could someone explain to me the difference between a PDK and a flow? 

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    Andrew Beckett over 8 years ago

    A PDK is a "Process Design Kit" - it's a set of libraries and associated data (model files, physical verification rule files, control files for various tools) to allow you to design in a particular technology.

    A flow is far more generic than that - it could mean many things. Generally it means the preferred way of navigating  through a particular task.

    Regards,

    Andrew.

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  • Andrew Beckett
    Andrew Beckett over 8 years ago

    A PDK is a "Process Design Kit" - it's a set of libraries and associated data (model files, physical verification rule files, control files for various tools) to allow you to design in a particular technology.

    A flow is far more generic than that - it could mean many things. Generally it means the preferred way of navigating  through a particular task.

    Regards,

    Andrew.

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