What is a technology file and how to import the synthesized HDL design to Virtuoso?

[anantha_09]

I am new to cadence virtuoso

wat is meant by technology file?

how can i import the synthesised hdl design i.e .db file (gatelevel netlist) into virtuoso.

does any one has virtuso tutorials or labs?

please help me.

 

[sekapr]

virtuoso technology file import

virtuoso is a custom layout, you can't read-in hdl netlist. tech file in virtuoso is for layers and their fill pattern definition

 

[kpsai26779]

virtuoso xl layout editor user guide

Hi anantha,

technology file includes DRC rules and extraction rules.
distribution of cadence Virtuoso tutorials is not a legal if you r using it you can find tutorials in cdsdoc folder

 

[leejongfan]

Re: virtuoso help

virtuoso is a custom layout, you can't read-in hdl netlist. tech file in virtuoso is for layers and their fill pattern definition

Hi sekaps,
Then you mean it is impossbile to automatically construct a physical layout in Cadence Virtuoso XL using a netlist generated from, let's say, Xilnx Synthesis Technology (XST) ?

But in the Virtuoso XL Layout Editor User guide, it seems possible (page 88) : in CIW, File ->Import ->XL netlist

My concern it about compatibility issues ?

Thanks