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How to make auto via feature in cadence avoid slot layers since it causes DRC violations?

94d33m
94d33m over 3 years ago

Even though Prevent DRC violations is turned on which does work for metal layers and other vias, but does not work for slot layers?

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  • Alex Soyer
    Alex Soyer over 3 years ago

    Hello,

    First you need you need to make sure you have a rule in your techfile defining the min distance in between via and slot layer.

    If not that could be the reason why it does not work.

    Thanks,

    Alex

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