https://computing.ece.vt.edu/mediawiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Mstith&feedformat=atomCVL Wiki - User contributions [en]2024-03-19T04:44:48ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.19.1https://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/Poster_PrintingPoster Printing2008-03-17T17:02:22Z<p>Mstith: </p>
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<div>The CVL has a wide format document printer. The printer is an Epson Stylus Pro 9800 Professional Edition, a 44" wide photo-ready printer.<br />
<br />
For example we can print:<br />
<br />
* Posters<br />
* CAD drawings<br />
* Banners<br />
* Photographs<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Great! How do I use it? ==<br />
In order to print something on the plotter you need to contact one of the IT support people:<br />
<br>John Harris <br />
<br>Branden McKagen <br />
<br>Matt Stith<br />
<br />
<br>They will setup a time to get the job printed out and help you with formatting to insure you have a quality project printed.<br />
<br />
== How much does this cost? ==<br />
<br />
We are basically trying to recover our cost of the consumables for printing. Currently we are charging $2.00/sq.ft. Thus <br />
a typical poster size print of 36"x48" would be about $30. For photo printing, we are charging $3.00/sq.ft.<br />
The cost of printing must be charged to an ''overhead'' account, this tends to limit printing to faculty use only. A faculty member may pay for student's prints if they so choose.<br />
<br />
==Additional Information==<br />
<br />
[http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/WideFormat/WideFormatDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&oid=-12806&category= Information about the Epson 9800]</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/Poster_PrintingPoster Printing2008-03-17T16:58:18Z<p>Mstith: </p>
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<div>The CVL has a wide format document printer. The printer is an Epson Stylus Pro 9800 Professional Edition, a 44" wide photo-ready printer.<br />
<br />
For example we can print:<br />
<br />
* Posters<br />
* CAD drawings<br />
* Banners<br />
* Photographs<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Great! How do I use it? ==<br />
In order to print something on the plotter you need to contact one of the IT support people:<br />
<br>John Harris <br />
<br>Branden McKagen [mailto:bcmakgen05@ece.vt.edu Branden McKagen]<br />
<br>Matt Stith<br />
<br />
<br>They will setup a time to get the job printed out and help you with formatting to insure you have a quality project printed.<br />
<br />
== How much does this cost? ==<br />
<br />
We are basically trying to recover our cost of the consumables for printing. Currently we are charging $2.00/sq.ft. Thus <br />
a typical poster size print of 36"x48" would be about $30. For photo printing, we are charging $3.00/sq.ft.<br />
The cost of printing must be charged to an ''overhead'' account, this tends to limit printing to faculty use only. A faculty member may pay for student's prints if they so choose.<br />
<br />
==Additional Information==<br />
<br />
[http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/WideFormat/WideFormatDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&oid=-12806&category= Information about the Epson 9800]</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/Software_Packages_and_ProgramsSoftware Packages and Programs2008-03-17T16:51:30Z<p>Mstith: </p>
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<div>Click on these links for information concerning setup, installation, and general information of the packages that ECE has to offer<br />
<br />
<br />
<br>[[Linux Supported Software]]<br />
<br>[[Mac Supported Software]]<br />
<br>[[Windows Supported Software]]<br />
<br />
<br>[[Adobe Photoshop]] <br />
<br>[[ADS]]<br />
<br>[[Cadence]]<br />
<br>[[Coventor]]<br />
<br>[[Matlab]]<br />
<br>[[OPNET]]<br />
<br>[[Mentor Graphics]]<br />
<br>[[Synopsys]]<br />
<br> [[Synopsys Tutorial: Power Estimation]]<br />
<br> [[Synopsys Design Vision]]<br />
<br>[[Mathematica]]<br />
<br>[[XILINX]]<br />
<br>[[Symplicity]]<br />
<br>[[PS Cad]]<br />
<br>[[PSS/SE]]<br />
<br>[[MPI]]<br />
<br />
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<div></div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/File:Capture_30042007_115907.jpgFile:Capture 30042007 115907.jpg2008-03-04T18:31:12Z<p>Mstith: </p>
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<div></div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/Mac_Supported_SoftwareMac Supported Software2008-03-04T17:03:06Z<p>Mstith: </p>
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<div>[[Image:Mac-Logo.jpg|100px]]<br />
<br>Departmental Software Support under Mac OS X (Tiger and Leopard Versions) will be on a case by case basis.<br />
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<br>Return to [[Main Page]]<br />
<br>Return to [[Software Packages and Programs]]</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/Mac_Supported_SoftwareMac Supported Software2008-03-04T17:02:26Z<p>Mstith: </p>
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<div>[[Image:Mac-Logo.jpg|100px]]<br />
Departmental Software Support under Mac OS X (Tiger and Leopard Versions) will be on a case by case basis.</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/Mac_Supported_SoftwareMac Supported Software2008-03-04T17:02:04Z<p>Mstith: </p>
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<div>[[Image:Mac_Logo.jpg|100px]]<br />
Departmental Software Support under Mac OS X (Tiger and Leopard Versions) will be on a case by case basis.</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/Mac_Supported_SoftwareMac Supported Software2008-03-04T17:01:40Z<p>Mstith: </p>
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<div>[[Image:Mac_logo.jpg|100px]]<br />
Departmental Software Support under Mac OS X (Tiger and Leopard Versions) will be on a case by case basis.</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/File:Mac-Logo.jpgFile:Mac-Logo.jpg2008-03-04T17:00:58Z<p>Mstith: </p>
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<div></div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/Linux_Supported_SoftwareLinux Supported Software2008-03-04T16:55:56Z<p>Mstith: </p>
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<div>[[Image:Linux-logo.jpg|100px]]<br />
<br>These programs are supported under Linux by the ECE department. By clicking on these links you will find general information about each program, a tutorial for installing them on your Linux Desktop, and links with tutorials on how to use packages included with the programs:<br />
<br />
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<br>Return to [[Main Page]]<br />
<br>Return to [[Software Packages and Programs]]</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/Linux_Supported_SoftwareLinux Supported Software2008-03-04T16:53:49Z<p>Mstith: </p>
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<div>[[Image:Linux-logo.jpg|100px]]<br />
<br>These programs are supported under Linux by the ECE department. By clicking on these links you will find general information about each program, a tutorial for installing them on your Linux Desktop, and links with tutorials on how to use packages included with the programs:</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/Linux_Supported_SoftwareLinux Supported Software2008-03-04T16:53:34Z<p>Mstith: </p>
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<div>[[Image:Linux-logo.jpg|100px]]<br />
These programs are supported under Linux by the ECE department. By clicking on these links you will find general information about each program, a tutorial for installing them on your Linux Desktop, and links with tutorials on how to use packages included with the programs:</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/File:Linux-logo.jpgFile:Linux-logo.jpg2008-03-04T16:52:45Z<p>Mstith: </p>
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<div></div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/Windows_Supported_SoftwareWindows Supported Software2008-03-04T16:49:24Z<p>Mstith: </p>
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<div>[[Image:Windows-logo.jpg|100px]]<br />
<br>These programs are supported under Windows by the ECE department. By clicking on these links you will find general information about each program, a tutorial for installing them on your Windows Desktop, and links with tutorials on how to use packages included with the programs:<br />
<br>[[ADS]]<br />
<br>[[Cadence]]<br />
<br>[[Mathematica]]<br />
<br>[[Matlab]]<br />
<br>[[Synopsys]]<br />
<br>[[OPNET]]<br />
<br>[[Adobe Photoshop]] <br />
<br />
The following links provide information on two programs that are used to access the CVL remotely using Windows<br />
<br>[[Cygwin/X]]<br />
<br>[[PuTTY ]]<br />
<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
<br />
<br>Return to [[Main Page]]<br />
<br>Return to [[Software]]</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/SynopsysSynopsys2008-03-04T16:48:24Z<p>Mstith: </p>
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<div>This is the begining of Synopsys documentation -- so far very incomplete.<br />
<br />
<br />
The following packages are installed on the CVL & CESCA machines.<br />
<br />
==Installing Synopsys on Windows (2000/XP/Vista)==<br />
<br />
<br>'''Step 1''' Double click on My Computer and type in the address space \\filebox.ece.vt.edu\saber. To gain access to this folder you must type in your ECE username and password. (Sometimes, the \\filebox.ece.vt.edu\saber will not work, if it doesn't work, try \\128.173.88.43\SPB i.e. try the IP address of the machine.) <br />
<br>'''Step 2'''<br />
== VERA ==<br />
<br />
=== What does this package do? ===<br />
=== How to run it ===<br />
To run VERA, in a command window, type:<br />
<br />
VERA<br />
<br />
(Note, thats all capital letters.) Your command prompt will change to signify that you are ready to run VERA. Now type<br />
<br />
vera <file>.vr<br />
<br />
(Lower case this time.) For some help, try:<br />
<br />
vera -h<br />
<br />
There is some documentation in this directory (type the following):<br />
<br />
cd $VERA_HOME/doc<br />
ls<br />
<br />
== Medici ==<br />
<br />
=== What does this package do? ===<br />
=== How to run it ===<br />
<br />
To run Medici, in a command window, type:<br />
<br />
Medici<br />
<br />
(Note the capital letter 'M'.) Your command prompt will change to signify that you are ready to run Medici. Now type<br />
<br />
medici<br />
<br />
(Lower case 'm' this time.)<br />
<br />
== TCAD Sentaurus ==<br />
<br />
=== What does this package do? ===<br />
<br />
Sentaurus is a sophisticated software package that can simulate semiconductor device processing steps as well as semiconductor device parameters with a given set of biasing conditions. Sentaurus can simulate electrical, optical, and thermal properties of a device quite accurately.<br />
<br />
=== How to run it ===<br />
<br />
To run TCAD Sentaurus, in a command window, type<br />
<br />
Sentaurus<br />
<br />
Now you can run any number of TCAD Sentaurus programs. (This documentor does not know the names of them...)<br />
<br />
There is some documentation in this directory (type the following):<br />
<br />
cd $STROOT/tcad/current <br />
ls<br />
<br />
Look under any of Example_Library / Manual_Examples / manuals<br />
<br />
===Sentaurus Training===<br />
<br />
The training documentation provided is quite good although very time intensive. It is recommended that exercises contained in the training documentation be completed. Furthermore, it would be very beneficial to look at the core files of a sample simulation and try to replicate it after completing the training documents. Lastly, although the training documentation is good, the order in which the training modules are presented is not optimal. Completing the training modules in the following sequence will make understanding the tool easier:<br />
<br />
-Tool Overview<br />
-Ligament<br />
-Sentaurus Process<br />
-Sentaurus Structure Editor<br />
-Sentaurus Devcice<br />
-Inspect<br />
-Tecplot SV<br />
-Sentaurus Workbench<br />
-TCL<br />
-Noffset3d<br />
<br />
Note: Although the total estimated training time is roughly 24 hours, this time can be reduced by skimming sections of little importance. In addition, some tools are quite intuitive and therefore require very little training. Do not be intimidated.<br />
<br />
===Using Sentaurus===<br />
<br />
When using Sentaurus, always check material parameters; do not assume the default parameters are correct. Finally, finding the correct mesh size for a given simulation takes both experience as well as trial and error. If the mesh size is too fine, then the simulation may not only take incredibly long, but it may never converge and give false results. On the other hand, if the mesh size is too sparse, the simulator may again produce inaccurate results. In cases where multiple device characteristics are being tested, it can be easier to use two different mesh sizes depending on the biasing conditions.<br />
<br />
==Additional Links==<br />
[http://www.synopsys.com/ Synopsys home page]<br />
----<br />
<br>Return to [[Main Page]]<br />
<br>Return to [[Software Packages and Programs]]</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/SynopsysSynopsys2008-03-04T16:46:33Z<p>Mstith: </p>
<hr />
<div>This is the begining of Synopsys documentation -- so far very incomplete.<br />
<br />
[http://www.synopsys.com/ Synopsys home page]<br />
<br />
The following packages are installed on the CVL & CESCA machines.<br />
<br />
==Installing Synopsys on Windows (2000/XP/Vista)==<br />
<br />
<br>'''Step 1''' Double click on My Computer and type in the address space \\filebox.ece.vt.edu\saber. To gain access to this folder you must type in your ECE username and password. (Sometimes, the \\filebox.ece.vt.edu\saber will not work, if it doesn't work, try \\128.173.88.43\SPB i.e. try the IP address of the machine.) <br />
<br>'''Step 2'''<br />
== VERA ==<br />
<br />
=== What does this package do? ===<br />
=== How to run it ===<br />
To run VERA, in a command window, type:<br />
<br />
VERA<br />
<br />
(Note, thats all capital letters.) Your command prompt will change to signify that you are ready to run VERA. Now type<br />
<br />
vera <file>.vr<br />
<br />
(Lower case this time.) For some help, try:<br />
<br />
vera -h<br />
<br />
There is some documentation in this directory (type the following):<br />
<br />
cd $VERA_HOME/doc<br />
ls<br />
<br />
== Medici ==<br />
<br />
=== What does this package do? ===<br />
=== How to run it ===<br />
<br />
To run Medici, in a command window, type:<br />
<br />
Medici<br />
<br />
(Note the capital letter 'M'.) Your command prompt will change to signify that you are ready to run Medici. Now type<br />
<br />
medici<br />
<br />
(Lower case 'm' this time.)<br />
<br />
== TCAD Sentaurus ==<br />
<br />
=== What does this package do? ===<br />
<br />
Sentaurus is a sophisticated software package that can simulate semiconductor device processing steps as well as semiconductor device parameters with a given set of biasing conditions. Sentaurus can simulate electrical, optical, and thermal properties of a device quite accurately.<br />
<br />
=== How to run it ===<br />
<br />
To run TCAD Sentaurus, in a command window, type<br />
<br />
Sentaurus<br />
<br />
Now you can run any number of TCAD Sentaurus programs. (This documentor does not know the names of them...)<br />
<br />
There is some documentation in this directory (type the following):<br />
<br />
cd $STROOT/tcad/current <br />
ls<br />
<br />
Look under any of Example_Library / Manual_Examples / manuals<br />
<br />
===Sentaurus Training===<br />
<br />
The training documentation provided is quite good although very time intensive. It is recommended that exercises contained in the training documentation be completed. Furthermore, it would be very beneficial to look at the core files of a sample simulation and try to replicate it after completing the training documents. Lastly, although the training documentation is good, the order in which the training modules are presented is not optimal. Completing the training modules in the following sequence will make understanding the tool easier:<br />
<br />
-Tool Overview<br />
-Ligament<br />
-Sentaurus Process<br />
-Sentaurus Structure Editor<br />
-Sentaurus Devcice<br />
-Inspect<br />
-Tecplot SV<br />
-Sentaurus Workbench<br />
-TCL<br />
-Noffset3d<br />
<br />
Note: Although the total estimated training time is roughly 24 hours, this time can be reduced by skimming sections of little importance. In addition, some tools are quite intuitive and therefore require very little training. Do not be intimidated.<br />
<br />
===Using Sentaurus===<br />
<br />
When using Sentaurus, always check material parameters; do not assume the default parameters are correct. Finally, finding the correct mesh size for a given simulation takes both experience as well as trial and error. If the mesh size is too fine, then the simulation may not only take incredibly long, but it may never converge and give false results. On the other hand, if the mesh size is too sparse, the simulator may again produce inaccurate results. In cases where multiple device characteristics are being tested, it can be easier to use two different mesh sizes depending on the biasing conditions.<br />
<br />
==Additional Links==<br />
[http://www.synopsys.com/ Synopsys home page]<br />
----<br />
<br>Return to [[Main Page]]<br />
<br>Return to [[Software Packages and Programs]]</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/SynopsysSynopsys2008-03-04T16:45:40Z<p>Mstith: </p>
<hr />
<div>This is the begining of Synopsys documentation -- so far very incomplete.<br />
<br />
[http://www.synopsys.com/ Synopsys home page]<br />
<br />
The following packages are installed on the CVL & CESCA machines.<br />
<br />
==Installing Synopsys on Windows (2000/XP/Vista)==<br />
<br />
<br>'''Step 1''' Double click on My Computer and type in the address space \\filebox.ece.vt.edu\saber. To gain access to this folder you must type in your ECE username and password. (Sometimes, the \\filebox.ece.vt.edu\saber will not work, if it doesn't work, try \\128.173.88.43\SPB i.e. try the IP address of the machine.) <br />
<br>'''Step 2'''<br />
== VERA ==<br />
<br />
=== What does this package do? ===<br />
=== How to run it ===<br />
To run VERA, in a command window, type:<br />
<br />
VERA<br />
<br />
(Note, thats all capital letters.) Your command prompt will change to signify that you are ready to run VERA. Now type<br />
<br />
vera <file>.vr<br />
<br />
(Lower case this time.) For some help, try:<br />
<br />
vera -h<br />
<br />
There is some documentation in this directory (type the following):<br />
<br />
cd $VERA_HOME/doc<br />
ls<br />
<br />
== Medici ==<br />
<br />
=== What does this package do? ===<br />
=== How to run it ===<br />
<br />
To run Medici, in a command window, type:<br />
<br />
Medici<br />
<br />
(Note the capital letter 'M'.) Your command prompt will change to signify that you are ready to run Medici. Now type<br />
<br />
medici<br />
<br />
(Lower case 'm' this time.)<br />
<br />
== TCAD Sentaurus ==<br />
<br />
=== What does this package do? ===<br />
<br />
Sentaurus is a sophisticated software package that can simulate semiconductor device processing steps as well as semiconductor device parameters with a given set of biasing conditions. Sentaurus can simulate electrical, optical, and thermal properties of a device quite accurately.<br />
<br />
=== How to run it ===<br />
<br />
To run TCAD Sentaurus, in a command window, type<br />
<br />
Sentaurus<br />
<br />
Now you can run any number of TCAD Sentaurus programs. (This documentor does not know the names of them...)<br />
<br />
There is some documentation in this directory (type the following):<br />
<br />
cd $STROOT/tcad/current <br />
ls<br />
<br />
Look under any of Example_Library / Manual_Examples / manuals<br />
<br />
===Sentaurus Training===<br />
<br />
The training documentation provided is quite good although very time intensive. It is recommended that exercises contained in the training documentation be completed. Furthermore, it would be very beneficial to look at the core files of a sample simulation and try to replicate it after completing the training documents. Lastly, although the training documentation is good, the order in which the training modules are presented is not optimal. Completing the training modules in the following sequence will make understanding the tool easier:<br />
<br />
-Tool Overview<br />
-Ligament<br />
-Sentaurus Process<br />
-Sentaurus Structure Editor<br />
-Sentaurus Devcice<br />
-Inspect<br />
-Tecplot SV<br />
-Sentaurus Workbench<br />
-TCL<br />
-Noffset3d<br />
<br />
Note: Although the total estimated training time is roughly 24 hours, this time can be reduced by skimming sections of little importance. In addition, some tools are quite intuitive and therefore require very little training. Do not be intimidated.<br />
<br />
===Using Sentaurus===<br />
<br />
When using Sentaurus, always check material parameters; do not assume the default parameters are correct. Finally, finding the correct mesh size for a given simulation takes both experience as well as trial and error. If the mesh size is too fine, then the simulation may not only take incredibly long, but it may never converge and give false results. On the other hand, if the mesh size is too sparse, the simulator may again produce inaccurate results. In cases where multiple device characteristics are being tested, it can be easier to use two different mesh sizes depending on the biasing conditions.<br />
<br />
==Additional Links==<br />
----<br />
<br>Return to [[Main Page]]<br />
<br>Return to [[Software Packages and Programs]]</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/Windows_Supported_SoftwareWindows Supported Software2008-03-04T16:44:49Z<p>Mstith: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:Windows-logo.jpg|100px]]<br />
<br>These programs are supported under Windows by the ECE department. By clicking on these links you will find general information about each program, a tutorial for installing them on your Windows Desktop, and links with tutorials on how to use packages included with the programs:<br />
<br>[[ADS]]<br />
<br>[[Cadence]]<br />
<br>[[Mathematica]]<br />
<br>[[Matlab]]<br />
<br>[[Synopsys]]<br />
<br>[[OPNET]]<br />
<br />
The following links provide information on two programs that are used to access the CVL remotely using Windows<br />
<br>[[Cygwin/X]]<br />
<br>[[PuTTY ]]<br />
<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
<br />
<br>Return to [[Main Page]]<br />
<br>Return to [[Software]]</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/CadenceCadence2008-03-04T16:43:27Z<p>Mstith: </p>
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<div><br>[[Image:cadence.gif | 150px]]<br />
==General Information about Cadence==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
===The Cadence products for Windows supported under Virginia Tech's license ===<br />
<br>'''Design Entry and Librarian'''<br />
<br>Design Access Bundle HDL<br />
<br>Allegro Design Editor<br />
<br>PCB Librarian<br />
<br>[http://www.cadence.com/products/si_pk_bd/pcb_librarian/index.aspx Allegro PCB Librarian] <br />
<br>[http://www.cadence.com/products/si_pk_bd/de_cis/index.aspx Allegro Design Entry CIS] <br />
<br>[http://www.cadence.com/products/si_pk_bd/de_hdl/index.aspx Allegro Design Entry HDL] Includes Concept HDL, CheckPlus HDL <br />
<br>'''PCB Design'''<br />
<br>[http://www.cadence.com/products/si_pk_bd/pcb_design/index.aspx Allegro PCB Design HDL] This product includes PCB Design Suite /w Concept<br />
<br>[http://www.cadence.com/products/si_pk_bd/pcb_design/index.aspx Allegro PCB Design CIS] This product includes PCB Design Suite /w Capture<br />
<br>Layout Studio<br />
<br>[http://www.cadence.com/products/si_pk_bd/pcb_editor/index_ds.aspx#viewer610 Allegro PCB Editor] This product includes Allegro Physical Viewer, Allegro PCB Performance Option, Allegro Router Performance Option, and Allegro Router Auto/Interactive Option <br />
<br>Allegro Viewer Plus<br />
<br>Allegro PCB<br />
<br>Allegro Designer<br />
<br>Allegro Expert<br />
<br>Cadence SKILL Development Environment<br />
<br>'''PCB Routing'''<br />
<br>[http://www.cadence.com/products/si_pk_bd/pcb_router/index.aspx Allegro PCB Router]<br />
<br>'''Package Design and Package SI'''<br />
<br>[http://www.cadence.com/products/si_pk_bd/cadence_3d_design_viewer/index.aspx Cadence 3D Design Viewer Option]<br />
<br>[http://www.cadence.com/products/si_pk_bd/apd/index.aspx Allegro Package Designer] Also includes Advanced Package Designer<br />
<br>[http://www.cadence.com/products/si_pk_bd/apsi/index.aspx Allegro Package SI]<br />
<br>'''Analog Simulation'''<br />
<br>[http://www.cadence.com/products/si_pk_bd/ams_simulator/index.aspx Allegro AMS Simulator]<br />
<br>'''PCB SI'''<br />
<br>[http://www.cadence.com/products/si_pk_bd/pcb_si/index.aspx Allegro PCB SI] This product includes the Allegro PCB PI Option, SPECCTRAQuest Expert<br />
<br>SPECCTRAQuest Planner<br />
<br>SPECCTRAQuest Engineer <br />
<br>SigNoise<br />
<br>EMControl<br />
<br>Allegro PCB Model Integrity<br />
<br />
==Installing under Windows (2000/XP/Vista)==<br />
[[Image:Cadence_Install_0.jpg|thumb|(fg.1)Location of the Cadence install files]]<br />
===Install===<br />
<br />
'''Step 1''' Double click on My Computer and type in the address space \\filebox.ece.vt.edu\SPB. (fg.1) To gain access to this folder you must type in your ECE username and password. (Sometimes, the \\filebox.ece.vt.edu\SPB will not work, if it doesn't work, try \\128.173.88.43\SPB i.e. try the IP address of the machine.)<br />
<br>'''Step 2''' Open the folder called SPB1551_Program. Once in this folder find and open Setup.exe.<br />
<br>'''Step 3''' With the installation started click on the Install Products button. The next window informs you to disable your antivirus, disregard this and continue.<br />
<br>'''Step 4''' Now you will be brought to the License Manager Communication Setup. Under port number enter: 27002 and under host name enter: license.ece.vt.edu and continue.<br />
<br>'''Step 5''' Enter in your desired name and ECE for Organization<br />
<br>'''Step 6''' Skip this window by clicking next since there is no Control File used.<br />
<br>'''Step 7''' Select which products you wish to have installed for Cadence. (if you are not sure which products you would like just leave everything selected to insure the program you need is provided with the install)<br />
<br>'''Step 8''' Enter the location of your Home directory (for example C:\CadenceProjects)<br />
<br>'''Step 9''' Click yes to install IntelliCAD.<br />
<br>'''Step 10''' For footprint viewer options select none and continue.<br />
<br>'''Step 11''' Check to make sure all products you selected are going to be installed before continuing.<br />
<br>'''Step 12''' The next two windows ask that you associate certain extensions with Cadence. Click yes for both windows.<br />
<br>'''Step 13''' You will now come to a reminder to add the libraries for cadence after the install. The directions for installing the libraries follow these steps.<br />
<br>'''Step 14''' Let the install finish and restart your computer.<br />
<br />
For a visual representation of the steps just covered [http://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/Cadence_Windows_Installation_Pictures click here].<br />
<br />
===Adding Libraries===<br />
'''Step 1''' In the same location as the original Cadence install (\\filebox.ece.vt.edu\SPB) go to the folder named libraries.<br />
<br>'''Step 2''' Once in the folder click on setup.exe<br />
<br>'''Step 3''' Run the setup and make sure that the library install is going to be in the same folder as the Cadence install.<br />
<br>'''Step 4''' Select both Libraries to be installed. (If you know which components of each library you wish to use you must select or unselect them here)<br />
<br>'''Step 5''' Check to make sure that the libraries you want to be in stalled are displayed in the Installation Summary.<br />
<br />
<br />
For a visual representation of the steps just covered [http://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/Cadence_Library_Addon_Pictures click here].<br />
===Upgrading===<br />
'''Step 1''' Go to the same location as you did for the original Cadence install and click on the file named ISR200704041007_SPB1551_wint_1of1.exe.<br />
<br />
==Additional Links==<br />
[http://www.cadence.com/ Cadence home page]<br />
<br>[http://www.cdnusers.org/ The Cadence Designer Network User Group]<br />
<br>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadence_Design_Systems Cadence General Information]<br />
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<hr />
<div>[[Image:ADS Agilent.gif|right]]<br />
<br />
==Getting Started==<br />
[[Image:ADS Setup 0.jpg|thumb|(fg.1) Selecting Properties.]]<br />
[[Image:ADS Setup 3.jpg|thumb|(fg.3) Environment Variables Window.]]<br />
[[Image:ADS Setup 4.jpg|thumb|(fg.4) New Variable Window.]]<br />
Before Installing ADS there is one important step you need to take in order for the program to work. On the desktop right click on my computer and select the properties option from that menu (fg.1). A window called System Properties should pop up. From here select the Advanced Tab (fg.2). Under the Advanced tab click on the button called Environmental Variables. Select New for the options for User variables (fg.3). Enter for Variable name AGILEESOFD_LICENSE_FILE and for Variable value 27003@license.ece.vt.edu (fg.4). <br />
<br />
<br />
[[Image:ADS Setup 2.jpg]]<br />
<br><sub>fg.2 Advanced Tab</sub><br />
<br />
<br>Once the new environment variable has been entered you can proceed with the installation of ADS below.<br />
<br />
==Installing ADS on Windows (2000/XP/Vista)==<br />
<br><font color= Red>'''Disclaimer: ADS is to only be installed on a University Owned Computer.'''</font><br />
<br />
===Install===<br />
<br>'''Step 1''' Double click on My Computer and in the address space type \\filebox.ece.vt.edu\ADS. Note that the slashes are ''back'' slashes, "\", not "/". If this does not work, try \\128.173.88.43\ADS. To gain access to the folder you must type in your ECE Username and password.<br />
<br>'''Step 2''' Once in the ADS folder find the file called setup.exe and double click to start the installation.<br />
<br>'''Step 3''' Click next on the first window that welcomes you to the installation. The Next page is the license agreement (please familiarize yourself with the license) which you accept by clicking the yes tab.<br />
<br>'''Step 4''' Enter your desired user name and Virginia Tech ECE as the Company Name. The next window you will define where ADS will be installed (C:\ADS2006A\ is the default). After defining the install folder you will specify your home directory where all your projects will be saved to. (default is C:\users\default)<br />
<br>'''Step 5''' In the next window click complete install. After you have done this the program will confirm the options you have chosen. Review these and continue. The program will install itself now.<br />
<br>'''Step 6''' After the install completes a window will pop up telling you that you need a license to run the program. Just click OK. Another window will pop up asking if you will be using a FLEXid Dongle, click no. <br />
<br>'''Step 7''' ADS will ask you to restart your computer in order to complete installation.<br />
<br />
<br>For a visual representation of the steps just covered please [http://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/ADS_Windows_Installation_Pictures click here].<br />
<br />
===Additional Setup===<br />
[[Image:Additional_Install_1.jpg|thumb|(fg.5) License Preference Tool.]]<br />
[[Image:Additional_install_2.jpg|thumb|(fg.6) Adding of proper License Bundle.]]<br />
<br />
<br>'''Step 1''' Your computer should be restarted from the install. Click on the start button to bring up the start menu. <br />
<br>'''Step 2''' Go to Programs into the Advanced Design Systems 2006A folder then to ADS Tools and finally click the program named License Preference Tool.(fg.5)<br />
<br>'''Step 3''' After the program has opened select on the left under Avaliable License Bundles ltp_intdesrfd_combo. (fg.6) Click the Add >> button and click OK. (fg.7) You should now be able to run ADS normally.<br />
<br />
<br>[[Image:Additional_install_0.jpg]]<br />
==Additional Links==<br />
<br />
[http://www.home.agilent.com/agilent/home.jspx?cc=US&lc=eng&cmpid=4533 Agilent Home Page]<br />
<br>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agilent Agilent history]<br />
<br>[http://eesof.tm.agilent.com/applications/latest.html ADS Tutorial]<br />
<br />
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<div>Departmental Software Support under Mac OS X (Tiger and Leopard Versions) will be on a case by case basis.</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/Software_Packages_and_ProgramsSoftware Packages and Programs2008-03-03T19:17:46Z<p>Mstith: </p>
<hr />
<div>Click on these links for information concerning setup, installation, and general information of the packages that ECE has to offer<br />
<br />
<br />
<br>[[Adobe Photoshop]] <br />
<br>[[ADS]]<br />
<br>[[Cadence]]<br />
<br>[[Coventor]]<br />
<br>[[Matlab]]<br />
<br>[[OPNET]]<br />
<br>[[Mentor Graphics]]<br />
<br>[[Synopsys]]<br />
<br> [[Synopsys Tutorial: Power Estimation]]<br />
<br> [[Synopsys Design Vision]]<br />
<br>[[Mathematica]]<br />
<br>[[XILINX]]<br />
<br>[[Symplicity]]<br />
<br>[[PS Cad]]<br />
<br>[[PSS/SE]]<br />
<br>[[MPI]]<br />
<br />
<br>[[Linux Supported Software]]<br />
<br>[[Mac Supported Software]]<br />
<br>[[Windows Supported Software]]</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/OPNETOPNET2008-03-03T19:02:30Z<p>Mstith: </p>
<hr />
<div>OpNet is a computer and communications network simulation package.<br />
<br />
==Installing OpNet on Microsoft's Windows==<br />
<br />
OpNet can be installed on Windows provided that:<br />
<br />
# The machine is university owned.<br />
# The machine is on university property.<br />
# No commercial work is allowed with this package.<br />
<br />
===Installation===<br />
<br />
You may install OpNet over the network. '''''Please Note: From this share, you are not allowed to make a copy of the files, however you can install the program!'''''<br />
<br />
You must have a CVL account, go [https://computing.ece.vt.edu/~jkh/Session/ here] and create yourself an account.<br />
Start windows explorer (not internet explorer), and type the following into the URL:<br />
\\filebox.ece.vt.edu\OpNet<br />
This should bring up a login box. Use your CVL account to login. If the above does not bring up a login box, try:<br />
\\128.173.88.43\OpNet<br />
You start the insall by double clicking on the program. The proper installation order is:<br />
# modeler_145A_PL0_7017_win.exe<br />
# models_145A_PL0_29Jan08_win.exe<br />
# modeler_docs_28-Jan-2008_win.exe<br />
<br />
===Connecting to the ECE Departmental License Server===<br />
<br />
Start the OpNet program. It should immediatly goto the "License Manager". Close this. In the main menu click on "Edit", "Preferences". A large list of preferences will appear. Scroll<br />
down until you find "license_server", under the column labeled "Name". Under the column labeled "Value", next to license_server put:<br />
license.ece.vt.edu<br />
Also, verify that "license_port" is "port_a".<br />
<br />
Restart OpNet and you should be good to go.<br />
<br />
==Additional Links==<br />
[http://www.opnet.com/ OPNET home page]<br />
<br />
<br />
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<br>Return to [[Software Packages and Programs]]</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/OPNETOPNET2008-03-03T19:02:13Z<p>Mstith: </p>
<hr />
<div>OpNet is a computer and communications network simulation package.<br />
<br />
==Installing OpNet on Microsoft's Windows==<br />
<br />
OpNet can be installed on Windows provided that:<br />
<br />
# The machine is university owned.<br />
# The machine is on university property.<br />
# No commercial work is allowed with this package.<br />
<br />
===Installation===<br />
<br />
You may install OpNet over the network. '''''Please Note: From this share, you are not allowed to make a copy of the files, however you can install the program!'''''<br />
<br />
You must have a CVL account, go [https://computing.ece.vt.edu/~jkh/Session/ here] and create yourself an account.<br />
Start windows explorer (not internet explorer), and type the following into the URL:<br />
\\filebox.ece.vt.edu\OpNet<br />
This should bring up a login box. Use your CVL account to login. If the above does not bring up a login box, try:<br />
\\128.173.88.43\OpNet<br />
You start the insall by double clicking on the program. The proper installation order is:<br />
# modeler_145A_PL0_7017_win.exe<br />
# models_145A_PL0_29Jan08_win.exe<br />
# modeler_docs_28-Jan-2008_win.exe<br />
<br />
===Connecting to the ECE Departmental License Server===<br />
<br />
Start the OpNet program. It should immediatly goto the "License Manager". Close this. In the main menu click on "Edit", "Preferences". A large list of preferences will appear. Scroll<br />
down until you find "license_server", under the column labeled "Name". Under the column labeled "Value", next to license_server put:<br />
license.ece.vt.edu<br />
Also, verify that "license_port" is "port_a".<br />
<br />
Restart OpNet and you should be good to go.<br />
<br />
==Additional Links==<br />
[http://www.opnet.com/ OPNET home page]<br />
<br />
<br />
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Return to [[Main Page]]<br />
Return to [[Software Packages and Programs]]</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/OPNETOPNET2008-03-03T18:50:23Z<p>Mstith: </p>
<hr />
<div>OpNet is a computer and communications network simulation package.<br />
<br />
[http://www.opnet.com/ OPNET home page]<br />
<br />
==Installing OpNet on Microsoft's Windows==<br />
<br />
OpNet can be installed on Windows provided that:<br />
<br />
# The machine is university owned.<br />
# The machine is on university property.<br />
# No commercial work is allowed with this package.<br />
<br />
===Installation===<br />
<br />
You may install OpNet over the network. '''''Please Note: From this share, you are not allowed to make a copy of the files, however you can install the program!'''''<br />
<br />
You must have a CVL account, go [https://computing.ece.vt.edu/~jkh/Session/ here] and create yourself an account.<br />
Start windows explorer (not internet explorer), and type the following into the URL:<br />
\\filebox.ece.vt.edu\OpNet<br />
This should bring up a login box. Use your CVL account to login. If the above does not bring up a login box, try:<br />
\\128.173.88.43\OpNet<br />
You start the insall by double clicking on the program. The proper installation order is:<br />
# modeler_145A_PL0_7017_win.exe<br />
# models_145A_PL0_29Jan08_win.exe<br />
# modeler_docs_28-Jan-2008_win.exe<br />
<br />
===Connecting to the ECE Departmental License Server===<br />
<br />
Start the OpNet program. It should immediatly goto the "License Manager". Close this. In the main menu click on "Edit", "Preferences". A large list of preferences will appear. Scroll<br />
down until you find "license_server", under the column labeled "Name". Under the column labeled "Value", next to license_server put:<br />
license.ece.vt.edu<br />
Also, verify that "license_port" is "port_a".<br />
<br />
Restart OpNet and you should be good to go.<br />
<br />
==Additional Links==<br />
[http://www.opnet.com/ OPNET home page]</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/ADSADS2008-03-03T18:49:14Z<p>Mstith: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:ADS Agilent.gif|right]]<br />
<br />
==Getting Started==<br />
[[Image:ADS Setup 0.jpg|thumb|(fg.1) Selecting Properties.]]<br />
[[Image:ADS Setup 3.jpg|thumb|(fg.3) Environment Variables Window.]]<br />
[[Image:ADS Setup 4.jpg|thumb|(fg.4) New Variable Window.]]<br />
Before Installing ADS there is one important step you need to take in order for the program to work. On the desktop right click on my computer and select the properties option from that menu (fg.1). A window called System Properties should pop up. From here select the Advanced Tab (fg.2). Under the Advanced tab click on the button called Environmental Variables. Select New for the options for User variables (fg.3). Enter for Variable name AGILEESOFD_LICENSE_FILE and for Variable value 27003@license.ece.vt.edu (fg.4). <br />
<br />
<br />
[[Image:ADS Setup 2.jpg]]<br />
<br><sub>fg.2 Advanced Tab</sub><br />
<br />
<br>Once the new environment variable has been entered you can proceed with the installation of ADS below.<br />
<br />
==Installing ADS on Windows (2000/XP/Vista)==<br />
<br><font color= Red>'''Disclaimer: ADS is to only be installed on a University Owned Computer.'''</font><br />
<br />
===Install===<br />
<br>'''Step 1''' Double click on My Computer and in the address space type \\filebox.ece.vt.edu\ADS. Note that the slashes are ''back'' slashes, "\", not "/". If this does not work, try \\128.173.88.43\ADS. To gain access to the folder you must type in your ECE Username and password.<br />
<br>'''Step 2''' Once in the ADS folder find the file called setup.exe and double click to start the installation.<br />
<br>'''Step 3''' Click next on the first window that welcomes you to the installation. The Next page is the license agreement (please familiarize yourself with the license) which you accept by clicking the yes tab.<br />
<br>'''Step 4''' Enter your desired user name and Virginia Tech ECE as the Company Name. The next window you will define where ADS will be installed (C:\ADS2006A\ is the default). After defining the install folder you will specify your home directory where all your projects will be saved to. (default is C:\users\default)<br />
<br>'''Step 5''' In the next window click complete install. After you have done this the program will confirm the options you have chosen. Review these and continue. The program will install itself now.<br />
<br>'''Step 6''' After the install completes a window will pop up telling you that you need a license to run the program. Just click OK. Another window will pop up asking if you will be using a FLEXid Dongle, click no. <br />
<br>'''Step 7''' ADS will ask you to restart your computer in order to complete installation.<br />
<br />
<br>For a visual representation of the steps just covered please [http://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/ADS_Windows_Installation_Pictures click here].<br />
<br />
===Additional Setup===<br />
[[Image:Additional_Install_1.jpg|thumb|(fg.5) License Preference Tool.]]<br />
[[Image:Additional_install_2.jpg|thumb|(fg.6) Adding of proper License Bundle.]]<br />
<br />
<br>'''Step 1''' Your computer should be restarted from the install. Click on the start button to bring up the start menu. <br />
<br>'''Step 2''' Go to Programs into the Advanced Design Systems 2006A folder then to ADS Tools and finally click the program named License Preference Tool.(fg.5)<br />
<br>'''Step 3''' After the program has opened select on the left under Avaliable License Bundles ltp_intdesrfd_combo. (fg.6) Click the Add >> button and click OK. (fg.7) You should now be able to run ADS normally.<br />
<br />
<br>[[Image:Additional_install_0.jpg]]<br />
==Additional Links==<br />
<br />
[http://www.home.agilent.com/agilent/home.jspx?cc=US&lc=eng&cmpid=4533 Agilent Home Page]<br />
<br>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agilent Agilent history]<br />
<br>[http://eesof.tm.agilent.com/applications/latest.html ADS Tutorial]<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br>Return to [[Main Page]]<br />
<br>Return to [[Software Packages and Programs]]</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/ADSADS2008-03-03T18:48:39Z<p>Mstith: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:ADS Agilent.gif|right]]<br />
<br />
==Getting Started==<br />
[[Image:ADS Setup 0.jpg|thumb|(fg.1) Selecting Properties.]]<br />
[[Image:ADS Setup 3.jpg|thumb|(fg.3) Environment Variables Window.]]<br />
[[Image:ADS Setup 4.jpg|thumb|(fg.4) New Variable Window.]]<br />
Before Installing ADS there is one important step you need to take in order for the program to work. On the desktop right click on my computer and select the properties option from that menu (fg.1). A window called System Properties should pop up. From here select the Advanced Tab (fg.2). Under the Advanced tab click on the button called Environmental Variables. Select New for the options for User variables (fg.3). Enter for Variable name AGILEESOFD_LICENSE_FILE and for Variable value 27003@license.ece.vt.edu (fg.4). <br />
<br />
<br />
[[Image:ADS Setup 2.jpg]]<br />
<br><sub>fg.2 Advanced Tab</sub><br />
<br />
<br>Once the new environment variable has been entered you can proceed with the installation of ADS below.<br />
<br />
==Installing ADS on Windows (2000/XP/Vista)==<br />
<br><font color= Red>'''Disclaimer: ADS is to only be installed on a University Owned Computer.'''</font><br />
<br />
===Install===<br />
<br>'''Step 1''' Double click on My Computer and in the address space type \\filebox.ece.vt.edu\ADS. Note that the slashes are ''back'' slashes, "\", not "/". If this does not work, try \\128.173.88.43\ADS. To gain access to the folder you must type in your ECE Username and password.<br />
<br>'''Step 2''' Once in the ADS folder find the file called setup.exe and double click to start the installation.<br />
<br>'''Step 3''' Click next on the first window that welcomes you to the installation. The Next page is the license agreement (please familiarize yourself with the license) which you accept by clicking the yes tab.<br />
<br>'''Step 4''' Enter your desired user name and Virginia Tech ECE as the Company Name. The next window you will define where ADS will be installed (C:\ADS2006A\ is the default). After defining the install folder you will specify your home directory where all your projects will be saved to. (default is C:\users\default)<br />
<br>'''Step 5''' In the next window click complete install. After you have done this the program will confirm the options you have chosen. Review these and continue. The program will install itself now.<br />
<br>'''Step 6''' After the install completes a window will pop up telling you that you need a license to run the program. Just click OK. Another window will pop up asking if you will be using a FLEXid Dongle, click no. <br />
<br>'''Step 7''' ADS will ask you to restart your computer in order to complete installation.<br />
<br />
<br>For a visual representation of the steps just covered please [http://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/ADS_Windows_Installation_Pictures click here].<br />
<br />
===Additional Setup===<br />
[[Image:Additional_Install_1.jpg|thumb|(fg.5) License Preference Tool.]]<br />
[[Image:Additional_install_2.jpg|thumb|(fg.6) Adding of proper License Bundle.]]<br />
<br />
<br>'''Step 1''' Your computer should be restarted from the install. Click on the start button to bring up the start menu. <br />
<br>'''Step 2''' Go to Programs into the Advanced Design Systems 2006A folder then to ADS Tools and finally click the program named License Preference Tool.(fg.5)<br />
<br>'''Step 3''' After the program has opened select on the left under Avaliable License Bundles ltp_intdesrfd_combo. (fg.6) Click the Add >> button and click OK. (fg.7) You should now be able to run ADS normally.<br />
<br />
<br>[[Image:Additional_install_0.jpg]]<br />
==Additional Links==<br />
<br />
[http://www.home.agilent.com/agilent/home.jspx?cc=US&lc=eng&cmpid=4533 Agilent Home Page]<br />
<br>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agilent Agilent history]<br />
<br>[http://eesof.tm.agilent.com/applications/latest.html ADS Tutorial]<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br>Return to [[Main Page]]<br />
<br>Return to [[Software and Packages]]</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/ADSADS2008-03-03T18:48:03Z<p>Mstith: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:ADS Agilent.gif|right]]<br />
<br />
==Getting Started==<br />
[[Image:ADS Setup 0.jpg|thumb|(fg.1) Selecting Properties.]]<br />
[[Image:ADS Setup 3.jpg|thumb|(fg.3) Environment Variables Window.]]<br />
[[Image:ADS Setup 4.jpg|thumb|(fg.4) New Variable Window.]]<br />
Before Installing ADS there is one important step you need to take in order for the program to work. On the desktop right click on my computer and select the properties option from that menu (fg.1). A window called System Properties should pop up. From here select the Advanced Tab (fg.2). Under the Advanced tab click on the button called Environmental Variables. Select New for the options for User variables (fg.3). Enter for Variable name AGILEESOFD_LICENSE_FILE and for Variable value 27003@license.ece.vt.edu (fg.4). <br />
<br />
<br />
[[Image:ADS Setup 2.jpg]]<br />
<br><sub>fg.2 Advanced Tab</sub><br />
<br />
<br>Once the new environment variable has been entered you can proceed with the installation of ADS below.<br />
<br />
==Installing ADS on Windows (2000/XP/Vista)==<br />
<br><font color= Red>'''Disclaimer: ADS is to only be installed on a University Owned Computer.'''</font><br />
<br />
===Install===<br />
<br>'''Step 1''' Double click on My Computer and in the address space type \\filebox.ece.vt.edu\ADS. Note that the slashes are ''back'' slashes, "\", not "/". If this does not work, try \\128.173.88.43\ADS. To gain access to the folder you must type in your ECE Username and password.<br />
<br>'''Step 2''' Once in the ADS folder find the file called setup.exe and double click to start the installation.<br />
<br>'''Step 3''' Click next on the first window that welcomes you to the installation. The Next page is the license agreement (please familiarize yourself with the license) which you accept by clicking the yes tab.<br />
<br>'''Step 4''' Enter your desired user name and Virginia Tech ECE as the Company Name. The next window you will define where ADS will be installed (C:\ADS2006A\ is the default). After defining the install folder you will specify your home directory where all your projects will be saved to. (default is C:\users\default)<br />
<br>'''Step 5''' In the next window click complete install. After you have done this the program will confirm the options you have chosen. Review these and continue. The program will install itself now.<br />
<br>'''Step 6''' After the install completes a window will pop up telling you that you need a license to run the program. Just click OK. Another window will pop up asking if you will be using a FLEXid Dongle, click no. <br />
<br>'''Step 7''' ADS will ask you to restart your computer in order to complete installation.<br />
<br />
<br>For a visual representation of the steps just covered please [http://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/ADS_Windows_Installation_Pictures click here].<br />
<br />
===Additional Setup===<br />
[[Image:Additional_Install_1.jpg|thumb|(fg.5) License Preference Tool.]]<br />
[[Image:Additional_install_2.jpg|thumb|(fg.6) Adding of proper License Bundle.]]<br />
<br />
<br>'''Step 1''' Your computer should be restarted from the install. Click on the start button to bring up the start menu. <br />
<br>'''Step 2''' Go to Programs into the Advanced Design Systems 2006A folder then to ADS Tools and finally click the program named License Preference Tool.(fg.5)<br />
<br>'''Step 3''' After the program has opened select on the left under Avaliable License Bundles ltp_intdesrfd_combo. (fg.6) Click the Add >> button and click OK. (fg.7) You should now be able to run ADS normally.<br />
<br />
<br>[[Image:Additional_install_0.jpg]]<br />
==Additional Links==<br />
<br />
[http://www.home.agilent.com/agilent/home.jspx?cc=US&lc=eng&cmpid=4533 Agilent Home Page]<br />
<br>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agilent Agilent history]<br />
<br>[http://eesof.tm.agilent.com/applications/latest.html ADS Tutorial]<br />
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Return to [Main Page]<br />
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<hr />
<div>[[Image:Windows-logo.jpg|100px]]<br />
<br>These programs are supported under Windows by the ECE department. By clicking on these links you will find general information about each program, a tutorial for installing them on your Windows Desktop, and links with tutorials on how to use packages included with the programs:<br />
<br>[[ADS]]<br />
<br>[[Cadence]]<br />
<br>[[Mathematica]]<br />
<br>[[Matlab]]<br />
<br>[[Synopsis]]<br />
<br>[[OPNET]]<br />
<br />
The following links provide information on two programs that are used to access the CVL remotely using Windows<br />
<br>[[Cygwin/X]]<br />
<br>[[PuTTY ]]<br />
<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
<br />
<br>Return to [[Main Page]]<br />
<br>Return to [[Software]]</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/Linux_Supported_SoftwareLinux Supported Software2008-02-27T21:51:48Z<p>Mstith: New page: These programs are supported under Linux by the ECE department. By clicking on these links you will find general information about each program, a tutorial for installing them on your Linu...</p>
<hr />
<div>These programs are supported under Linux by the ECE department. By clicking on these links you will find general information about each program, a tutorial for installing them on your Linux Desktop, and links with tutorials on how to use packages included with the programs:</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/Windows_Supported_SoftwareWindows Supported Software2008-02-27T21:51:21Z<p>Mstith: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:Windows-logo.jpg|100px]]<br />
<br>These programs are supported under Windows by the ECE department. By clicking on these links you will find general information about each program, a tutorial for installing them on your Windows Desktop, and links with tutorials on how to use packages included with the programs:<br />
<br>[[ADS]]<br />
<br>[[Cadence]]<br />
<br>[[Mathematica]]<br />
<br>[[Matlab]]<br />
<br>[[Synopsis]]<br />
<br />
<br />
The following links provide information on two programs that are used to access the CVL remotely using Windows<br />
<br>[[Cygwin/X]]<br />
<br>[[PuTTY ]]<br />
<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
<br />
<br>Return to [[Main Page]]<br />
<br>Return to [[Software]]</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/Software_Packages_and_ProgramsSoftware Packages and Programs2008-02-27T21:50:41Z<p>Mstith: </p>
<hr />
<div>Click on these links for information concerning setup, installation, and general information of the packages that ECE has to offer<br />
<br />
<br />
<br>[[Adobe Photoshop]] <br />
<br>[[ADS]]<br />
<br>[[Cadence]]<br />
<br>[[Coventor]]<br />
<br>[[Matlab]]<br />
<br>[[OPNET]]<br />
<br>[[Mentor Graphics]]<br />
<br>[[Synopsys]]<br />
<br> [[Synopsys Tutorial: Power Estimation]]<br />
<br> [[Synopsys Design Vision]]<br />
<br>[[Mathematica]]<br />
<br>[[XILINX]]<br />
<br>[[Symplicity]]<br />
<br>[[PS Cad]]<br />
<br>[[PSS/SE]]<br />
<br>[[MPI]]<br />
<br />
<br>[[Linux Supported Software]]<br />
<br>[[Windows Supported Software]]</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/Software_Packages_and_ProgramsSoftware Packages and Programs2008-02-27T21:50:20Z<p>Mstith: </p>
<hr />
<div>Click on these links for information concerning setup, installation, and general information of the packages that ECE has to offer<br />
<br />
<br />
<br>[[Adobe Photoshop]] <br />
<br>[[ADS]]<br />
<br>[[Cadence]]<br />
<br>[[Coventor]]<br />
<br>[[Matlab]]<br />
<br>[[OPNET]]<br />
<br>[[Mentor Graphics]]<br />
<br>[[Synopsys]]<br />
<br> [[Synopsys Tutorial: Power Estimation]]<br />
<br> [[Synopsys Design Vision]]<br />
<br>[[Mathematica]]<br />
<br>[[XILINX]]<br />
<br>[[Symplicity]]<br />
<br>[[PS Cad]]<br />
<br>[[PSS/SE]]<br />
<br>[[MPI]]<br />
[[Linux Supported Software]]<br />
[[Windows Supported Software]]</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/Windows_Supported_SoftwareWindows Supported Software2008-02-27T21:49:31Z<p>Mstith: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:Windows-logo.jpg|100px]]<br />
<br>These programs are supported by the ECE department. By clicking on these links you will find general information about each program, a tutorial for installing them on your Windows Desktop, and links with tutorials on how to use packages included with the programs:<br />
<br>[[ADS]]<br />
<br>[[Cadence]]<br />
<br>[[Mathematica]]<br />
<br>[[Matlab]]<br />
<br>[[Synopsis]]<br />
<br />
<br />
The following links provide information on two programs that are used to access the CVL remotely using Windows<br />
<br>[[Cygwin/X]]<br />
<br>[[PuTTY ]]<br />
<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
<br />
<br>Return to [[Main Page]]<br />
<br>Return to [[Software]]</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/Windows_Supported_SoftwareWindows Supported Software2008-02-27T21:48:46Z<p>Mstith: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:Windows-logo.jpg|100px]]<br />
<br>These programs are supported by the ECE department. By clicking on these links you will find general information about each program, a tutorial for installing them on your Windows Desktop, and links with tutorials on how to use packages included with the programs<br />
<br>[[ADS]]<br />
<br>[[Cadence]]<br />
<br>[[Mathematica]]<br />
<br>[[Matlab]]<br />
<br>[[Synopsis]]<br />
<br />
<br />
The following links provide information on two programs that are used to access the CVL remotely using Windows<br />
<br>[[Cygwin/X]]<br />
<br>[[PuTTY ]]<br />
<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
<br />
<br>Return to [[Main Page]]<br />
<br>Return to [[Software]]</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/Windows_Supported_SoftwareWindows Supported Software2008-02-27T21:48:22Z<p>Mstith: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:Windows-logo.jpg|100px]]<br />
<br>These programs are supported by the ECE department. By clicking on these links you will find general information about each program, a tutorial for installing them on your Windows Desktop, and links with tutorials on how to use packages included with the programs<br />
<br />
<br>[[ADS]]<br />
<br>[[Cadence]]<br />
<br>[[Mathematica]]<br />
<br>[[Matlab]]<br />
<br>[[Synopsis]]<br />
<br />
The following links provide information on two programs that are used to access the CVL remotely using Windows<br />
<br>[[Cygwin/X]]<br />
<br>[[PuTTY ]]<br />
<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
<br />
<br>Return to [[Main Page]]<br />
<br>Return to [[Software]]</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/Windows_Supported_SoftwareWindows Supported Software2008-02-27T21:47:22Z<p>Mstith: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:Windows-logo.jpg|left,100px]]<br />
These programs are supported by the ECE department. By clicking on these links you will find general information about each program, a tutorial for installing them on your Windows Desktop, and links with tutorials on how to use packages included with the programs<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br>[[ADS]]<br />
<br>[[Cadence]]<br />
<br>[[Mathematica]]<br />
<br>[[Matlab]]<br />
<br>[[Synopsis]]<br />
<br />
The following links provide information on two programs that are used to access the CVL remotely using Windows<br />
<br>[[Cygwin/X]]<br />
<br>[[PuTTY ]]<br />
<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
<br />
<br>Return to [[Main Page]]<br />
<br>Return to [[Software]]</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/Windows_Supported_SoftwareWindows Supported Software2008-02-27T21:46:27Z<p>Mstith: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:Windows-logo.jpg|left]]<br />
These programs are supported by the ECE department. By clicking on these links you will find general information about each program, a tutorial for installing them on your Windows Desktop, and links with tutorials on how to use packages included with the programs<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br>[[ADS]]<br />
<br>[[Cadence]]<br />
<br>[[Mathematica]]<br />
<br>[[Matlab]]<br />
<br>[[Synopsis]]<br />
<br />
The following links provide information on two programs that are used to access the CVL remotely using Windows<br />
<br>[[Cygwin/X]]<br />
<br>[[PuTTY ]]<br />
<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
<br />
<br>Return to [[Main Page]]<br />
<br>Return to [[Software]]</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/Windows_Supported_SoftwareWindows Supported Software2008-02-27T21:46:09Z<p>Mstith: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:Windows-logo.jpg|left]]<br />
These programs are supported by the ECE department. By clicking on these links you will find general information about each program, a tutorial for installing them on your Windows Desktop, and links with tutorials on how to use packages included with the programs<br />
<br>[[ADS]]<br />
<br>[[Cadence]]<br />
<br>[[Mathematica]]<br />
<br>[[Matlab]]<br />
<br>[[Synopsis]]<br />
<br />
The following links provide information on two programs that are used to access the CVL remotely using Windows<br />
<br>[[Cygwin/X]]<br />
<br>[[PuTTY ]]<br />
<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
<br />
<br>Return to [[Main Page]]<br />
<br>Return to [[Software]]</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/Windows_Supported_SoftwareWindows Supported Software2008-02-27T21:45:49Z<p>Mstith: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:Windows-logo.jpg|right]]<br />
These programs are supported by the ECE department. By clicking on these links you will find general information about each program, a tutorial for installing them on your Windows Desktop, and links with tutorials on how to use packages included with the programs<br />
<br>[[ADS]]<br />
<br>[[Cadence]]<br />
<br>[[Mathematica]]<br />
<br>[[Matlab]]<br />
<br>[[Synopsis]]<br />
<br />
The following links provide information on two programs that are used to access the CVL remotely using Windows<br />
<br>[[Cygwin/X]]<br />
<br>[[PuTTY ]]<br />
<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
<br />
<br>Return to [[Main Page]]<br />
<br>Return to [[Software]]</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/File:Windows-logo.jpgFile:Windows-logo.jpg2008-02-27T21:45:24Z<p>Mstith: </p>
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<div></div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/Windows_Supported_SoftwareWindows Supported Software2008-02-27T21:40:31Z<p>Mstith: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Image:Windows_logo.jpg|right]]<br />
These programs are supported by the ECE department. By clicking on these links you will find general information about each program, a tutorial for installing them on your Windows Desktop, and links with tutorials on how to use packages included with the programs<br />
<br>[[ADS]]<br />
<br>[[Cadence]]<br />
<br>[[Mathematica]]<br />
<br>[[Matlab]]<br />
<br>[[Synopsis]]<br />
<br />
The following links provide information on two programs that are used to access the CVL remotely using Windows<br />
<br>[[Cygwin/X]]<br />
<br>[[PuTTY ]]<br />
<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
<br />
<br>Return to [[Main Page]]<br />
<br>Return to [[Software]]</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/Software_Packages_and_ProgramsSoftware Packages and Programs2008-02-27T21:39:57Z<p>Mstith: </p>
<hr />
<div>Click on these links for information concerning setup, installation, and general information of the packages that ECE has to offer<br />
<br />
Linux Supported Software<br />
<br>[[Adobe Photoshop]] <br />
<br>[[ADS]]<br />
<br>[[Cadence]]<br />
<br>[[Coventor]]<br />
<br>[[Matlab]]<br />
<br>[[OPNET]]<br />
<br>[[Mentor Graphics]]<br />
<br>[[Synopsys]]<br />
<br> [[Synopsys Tutorial: Power Estimation]]<br />
<br> [[Synopsys Design Vision]]<br />
<br>[[Mathematica]]<br />
<br>[[XILINX]]<br />
<br>[[Symplicity]]<br />
<br>[[PS Cad]]<br />
<br>[[PSS/SE]]<br />
<br>[[MPI]]<br />
<br />
[[Windows Supported Software]]</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/File:Windows_logo.jpgFile:Windows logo.jpg2008-02-27T21:39:17Z<p>Mstith: </p>
<hr />
<div></div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/Windows_Supported_SoftwareWindows Supported Software2008-02-27T21:36:51Z<p>Mstith: </p>
<hr />
<div>These programs are supported by the ECE department. By clicking on these links you will find general information about each program, a tutorial for installing them on your Windows Desktop, and links with tutorials on how to use packages included with the programs<br />
<br>[[ADS]]<br />
<br>[[Cadence]]<br />
<br>[[Mathematica]]<br />
<br>[[Matlab]]<br />
<br>[[Synopsis]]<br />
<br />
The following links provide information on two programs that are used to access the CVL remotely using Windows<br />
<br>[[Cygwin/X]]<br />
<br>[[PuTTY ]]<br />
<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
<br />
<br>Return to [[Main Page]]<br />
<br>Return to [[Software]]</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/Windows_Supported_SoftwareWindows Supported Software2008-02-27T21:35:01Z<p>Mstith: </p>
<hr />
<div>These programs are supported by the ECE department. By clicking on these links you will find general information about each program, a tutorial for installing them on your Windows Desktop, and links with tutorials on how to use packages included with the programs<br />
<br>[[ADS]]<br />
<br>[[Cadence]]<br />
<br>[[Mathematica]]<br />
<br>[[Matlab]]<br />
<br>[[Synopsis]]<br />
<br />
The following links provide information on two programs that are used to access the CVL remotely using Windows<br />
<br>[[Cygwin/X]]<br />
<br>[[PuTTY ]]</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/Windows_Supported_SoftwareWindows Supported Software2008-02-27T21:32:16Z<p>Mstith: New page: <br>ADS <br>Cadence <br>Mathematica <br>Matlab <br>Synopsis The following links provide information on two programs that are used to access the CVL remotely using Wind...</p>
<hr />
<div><br>[[ADS]]<br />
<br>[[Cadence]]<br />
<br>[[Mathematica]]<br />
<br>[[Matlab]]<br />
<br>[[Synopsis]]<br />
<br />
The following links provide information on two programs that are used to access the CVL remotely using Windows<br />
<br>[[Cygwin/X]]<br />
<br>[[PuTTY ]]</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/SynopsysSynopsys2008-02-14T21:16:49Z<p>Mstith: </p>
<hr />
<div>This is the begining of Synopsys documentation -- so far very incomplete.<br />
<br />
[http://www.synopsys.com/ Synopsys home page]<br />
<br />
The following packages are installed on the CVL & CESCA machines.<br />
<br />
==Installing Synopsys on Windows (2000/XP/Vista)==<br />
<br />
<br>'''Step 1''' Double click on My Computer and type in the address space \\filebox.ece.vt.edu\saber. To gain access to this folder you must type in your ECE username and password. (Sometimes, the \\filebox.ece.vt.edu\saber will not work, if it doesn't work, try \\128.173.88.43\SPB i.e. try the IP address of the machine.) <br />
<br>'''Step 2'''<br />
== VERA ==<br />
<br />
=== What does this package do? ===<br />
=== How to run it ===<br />
To run VERA, in a command window, type:<br />
<br />
VERA<br />
<br />
(Note, thats all capital letters.) Your command prompt will change to signify that you are ready to run VERA. Now type<br />
<br />
vera <file>.vr<br />
<br />
(Lower case this time.) For some help, try:<br />
<br />
vera -h<br />
<br />
There is some documentation in this directory (type the following):<br />
<br />
cd $VERA_HOME/doc<br />
ls<br />
<br />
== Medici ==<br />
<br />
=== What does this package do? ===<br />
=== How to run it ===<br />
<br />
To run Medici, in a command window, type:<br />
<br />
Medici<br />
<br />
(Note the capital letter 'M'.) Your command prompt will change to signify that you are ready to run Medici. Now type<br />
<br />
medici<br />
<br />
(Lower case 'm' this time.)<br />
<br />
== TCAD Sentaurus ==<br />
<br />
=== What does this package do? ===<br />
<br />
Sentaurus is a sophisticated software package that can simulate semiconductor device processing steps as well as semiconductor device parameters with a given set of biasing conditions. Sentaurus can simulate electrical, optical, and thermal properties of a device quite accurately.<br />
<br />
=== How to run it ===<br />
<br />
To run TCAD Sentaurus, in a command window, type<br />
<br />
Sentaurus<br />
<br />
Now you can run any number of TCAD Sentaurus programs. (This documentor does not know the names of them...)<br />
<br />
There is some documentation in this directory (type the following):<br />
<br />
cd $STROOT/tcad/current <br />
ls<br />
<br />
Look under any of Example_Library / Manual_Examples / manuals<br />
<br />
===Sentaurus Training===<br />
<br />
The training documentation provided is quite good although very time intensive. It is recommended that exercises contained in the training documentation be completed. Furthermore, it would be very beneficial to look at the core files of a sample simulation and try to replicate it after completing the training documents. Lastly, although the training documentation is good, the order in which the training modules are presented is not optimal. Completing the training modules in the following sequence will make understanding the tool easier:<br />
<br />
-Tool Overview<br />
-Ligament<br />
-Sentaurus Process<br />
-Sentaurus Structure Editor<br />
-Sentaurus Devcice<br />
-Inspect<br />
-Tecplot SV<br />
-Sentaurus Workbench<br />
-TCL<br />
-Noffset3d<br />
<br />
Note: Although the total estimated training time is roughly 24 hours, this time can be reduced by skimming sections of little importance. In addition, some tools are quite intuitive and therefore require very little training. Do not be intimidated.<br />
<br />
===Using Sentaurus===<br />
<br />
When using Sentaurus, always check material parameters; do not assume the default parameters are correct. Finally, finding the correct mesh size for a given simulation takes both experience as well as trial and error. If the mesh size is too fine, then the simulation may not only take incredibly long, but it may never converge and give false results. On the other hand, if the mesh size is too sparse, the simulator may again produce inaccurate results. In cases where multiple device characteristics are being tested, it can be easier to use two different mesh sizes depending on the biasing conditions.</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/SynopsysSynopsys2008-02-14T21:15:46Z<p>Mstith: </p>
<hr />
<div>This is the begining of Synopsys documentation -- so far very incomplete.<br />
<br />
[http://www.synopsys.com/ Synopsys home page]<br />
<br />
The following packages are installed on the CVL & CESCA machines.<br />
<br />
==Installing Synopsys on Windows (2000/XP/Vista)==<br />
<br />
''Step 1'' Double click on My Computer and type in the address space \\filebox.ece.vt.edu\saber. To gain access to this folder you must type in your ECE username and password. (Sometimes, the \\filebox.ece.vt.edu\saber will not work, if it doesn't work, try \\128.173.88.43\SPB i.e. try the IP address of the machine.) <br />
<br />
== VERA ==<br />
<br />
=== What does this package do? ===<br />
=== How to run it ===<br />
To run VERA, in a command window, type:<br />
<br />
VERA<br />
<br />
(Note, thats all capital letters.) Your command prompt will change to signify that you are ready to run VERA. Now type<br />
<br />
vera <file>.vr<br />
<br />
(Lower case this time.) For some help, try:<br />
<br />
vera -h<br />
<br />
There is some documentation in this directory (type the following):<br />
<br />
cd $VERA_HOME/doc<br />
ls<br />
<br />
== Medici ==<br />
<br />
=== What does this package do? ===<br />
=== How to run it ===<br />
<br />
To run Medici, in a command window, type:<br />
<br />
Medici<br />
<br />
(Note the capital letter 'M'.) Your command prompt will change to signify that you are ready to run Medici. Now type<br />
<br />
medici<br />
<br />
(Lower case 'm' this time.)<br />
<br />
== TCAD Sentaurus ==<br />
<br />
=== What does this package do? ===<br />
<br />
Sentaurus is a sophisticated software package that can simulate semiconductor device processing steps as well as semiconductor device parameters with a given set of biasing conditions. Sentaurus can simulate electrical, optical, and thermal properties of a device quite accurately.<br />
<br />
=== How to run it ===<br />
<br />
To run TCAD Sentaurus, in a command window, type<br />
<br />
Sentaurus<br />
<br />
Now you can run any number of TCAD Sentaurus programs. (This documentor does not know the names of them...)<br />
<br />
There is some documentation in this directory (type the following):<br />
<br />
cd $STROOT/tcad/current <br />
ls<br />
<br />
Look under any of Example_Library / Manual_Examples / manuals<br />
<br />
===Sentaurus Training===<br />
<br />
The training documentation provided is quite good although very time intensive. It is recommended that exercises contained in the training documentation be completed. Furthermore, it would be very beneficial to look at the core files of a sample simulation and try to replicate it after completing the training documents. Lastly, although the training documentation is good, the order in which the training modules are presented is not optimal. Completing the training modules in the following sequence will make understanding the tool easier:<br />
<br />
-Tool Overview<br />
-Ligament<br />
-Sentaurus Process<br />
-Sentaurus Structure Editor<br />
-Sentaurus Devcice<br />
-Inspect<br />
-Tecplot SV<br />
-Sentaurus Workbench<br />
-TCL<br />
-Noffset3d<br />
<br />
Note: Although the total estimated training time is roughly 24 hours, this time can be reduced by skimming sections of little importance. In addition, some tools are quite intuitive and therefore require very little training. Do not be intimidated.<br />
<br />
===Using Sentaurus===<br />
<br />
When using Sentaurus, always check material parameters; do not assume the default parameters are correct. Finally, finding the correct mesh size for a given simulation takes both experience as well as trial and error. If the mesh size is too fine, then the simulation may not only take incredibly long, but it may never converge and give false results. On the other hand, if the mesh size is too sparse, the simulator may again produce inaccurate results. In cases where multiple device characteristics are being tested, it can be easier to use two different mesh sizes depending on the biasing conditions.</div>Mstithhttps://computing.ece.vt.edu/wiki/SynopsysSynopsys2008-02-14T21:11:20Z<p>Mstith: </p>
<hr />
<div>This is the begining of Synopsys documentation -- so far very incomplete.<br />
<br />
[http://www.synopsys.com/ Synopsys home page]<br />
<br />
The following packages are installed on the CVL & CESCA machines.<br />
<br />
==Installing Synopsys on Windows XP/Vista==<br />
<br />
== VERA ==<br />
<br />
=== What does this package do? ===<br />
=== How to run it ===<br />
To run VERA, in a command window, type:<br />
<br />
VERA<br />
<br />
(Note, thats all capital letters.) Your command prompt will change to signify that you are ready to run VERA. Now type<br />
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vera <file>.vr<br />
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(Lower case this time.) For some help, try:<br />
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vera -h<br />
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There is some documentation in this directory (type the following):<br />
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cd $VERA_HOME/doc<br />
ls<br />
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== Medici ==<br />
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=== What does this package do? ===<br />
=== How to run it ===<br />
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To run Medici, in a command window, type:<br />
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Medici<br />
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(Note the capital letter 'M'.) Your command prompt will change to signify that you are ready to run Medici. Now type<br />
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medici<br />
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(Lower case 'm' this time.)<br />
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== TCAD Sentaurus ==<br />
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=== What does this package do? ===<br />
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Sentaurus is a sophisticated software package that can simulate semiconductor device processing steps as well as semiconductor device parameters with a given set of biasing conditions. Sentaurus can simulate electrical, optical, and thermal properties of a device quite accurately.<br />
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=== How to run it ===<br />
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To run TCAD Sentaurus, in a command window, type<br />
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Sentaurus<br />
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Now you can run any number of TCAD Sentaurus programs. (This documentor does not know the names of them...)<br />
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There is some documentation in this directory (type the following):<br />
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cd $STROOT/tcad/current <br />
ls<br />
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Look under any of Example_Library / Manual_Examples / manuals<br />
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===Sentaurus Training===<br />
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The training documentation provided is quite good although very time intensive. It is recommended that exercises contained in the training documentation be completed. Furthermore, it would be very beneficial to look at the core files of a sample simulation and try to replicate it after completing the training documents. Lastly, although the training documentation is good, the order in which the training modules are presented is not optimal. Completing the training modules in the following sequence will make understanding the tool easier:<br />
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-Tool Overview<br />
-Ligament<br />
-Sentaurus Process<br />
-Sentaurus Structure Editor<br />
-Sentaurus Devcice<br />
-Inspect<br />
-Tecplot SV<br />
-Sentaurus Workbench<br />
-TCL<br />
-Noffset3d<br />
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Note: Although the total estimated training time is roughly 24 hours, this time can be reduced by skimming sections of little importance. In addition, some tools are quite intuitive and therefore require very little training. Do not be intimidated.<br />
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===Using Sentaurus===<br />
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When using Sentaurus, always check material parameters; do not assume the default parameters are correct. Finally, finding the correct mesh size for a given simulation takes both experience as well as trial and error. If the mesh size is too fine, then the simulation may not only take incredibly long, but it may never converge and give false results. On the other hand, if the mesh size is too sparse, the simulator may again produce inaccurate results. In cases where multiple device characteristics are being tested, it can be easier to use two different mesh sizes depending on the biasing conditions.</div>Mstith