In ADS2017, Cadence “display.drf” is supported. It means ADS can use the colors and patterns defined in Cadence TechLib directly. It’s very convenient for users to import layout designs from Cadence environment to ADS environment for further analysis. This video demonstrated the steps to add Cadence library in ADS.
I tried to apply the things in the video. I generated a technology file and tried to compile that file in a new library. But I couldn't manage. The technology file is failed to be loaded into the new library.
Then I skipped that part. Since I had pdk on my hand, I defined and assigned the Cadence library to my ADS 'lib.defs' file in read-only mode and I saw that pdk in my workspace. When I go to Options>Technology Setup to reference Cadence pdk to ADS library, I couldn't see it in the 'reference libraries' list. Why my ADS doesn't work as yours does?
JasonChen
I recommend to use a new compiled library because some functions may not executable on ADS and ADS may not able to recognize the technology configuration in a Cadence library.
For a library used as reference lib, it should have technology. You can switch the library in "View technology for this library" pull down menu then check if ADS recognizes its technology.
Hope it useful for you. Please contact local Keysight EEsof support for further questions.
Thank you for your response Jason..
I tried to compile my library but always got the error of 'Failed to load technology file to library X' from CIW in Cadence. Therefore I added foundry pdk to ADS lib.defs file.
I recommend to use a new compiled library because some functions may not executable on ADS and ADS may not able to recognize the technology configuration in a Cadence library.
Although the library given by foundry has its own technology file, layermap and display.drf file, ADS doesn't recognize them, somehow. I don't understand why. I think thats why I couldn't manage to use it as a reference lib, as you mentioned. I am giving the screenshots, too.
For a library used as reference lib, it should have technology. You can switch the library in "View technology for this library" pull down menu then check if ADS recognizes its technology.Hope it useful for you. Please contact local Keysight EEsof support for further questions.
I would be very pleased if you could suggest any solution.
Thanks..
on Apr 1, 2018
Hi,
This seems very productive work but it is Chinese :/
No one has its English version? That would be awesome
# CadenceToADS # English # LibraryImport