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Importing TSMC28 Standard Cell Library to Virtuoso

designerd2d
designerd2d 5 hours ago

Hi,

Recently we've acquired backend views (spice/gds) for tsmc28 standard cell library. I am interested in importing the library for custom digital design in virtuoso. From a conversation we've had with our vendor, they recommend simulating the spice netlist (importing the gds for layout views is ok).

I have a few questions regarding the process:

1.Regarding the symbols:

  • I imported the .v file using the Verilog-In GUI, it seems to work but the symbols created are generic (i.e. rectangles with pins). Is it possible to automate the symbol creation process such that they are a little more meaningful (perhaps to copy them from a generic library like sample?)
  • The resulting pins are large rectangles, I could not figure out where in the GUI I can change them to be the normal squares ones?
  • Power pins in the .v file are called VDD/VSS, but after the import, they are called VDD! and VSS instead. How can I change VDD! to VDD during the import? 

2. Regarding simulations, I am not sure on how to use the spice netlist for simulation purposes.

I would appreciate any help on the regard.

Thank You

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