Cadence Design Tools

Cadence Tools | ECEN 5837 (Mixed-Signal IC Design)

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Getting Started in the Labs

This page overviews how to get started using the Cadence tools in our computer labs. The software is running on the ITS server “magellan” and can be run remotely from any machine with x-terminal capability. Setup procedures are described below for using the machines in the SIMLAB (Linux) and undergraduate labs (Windows). Similar procedures can be followed from other machines on & off campus by following the directions based on the appropriate operating system.

All Approaches -- Enable your account on 'magellan':

1. Go to http://cuconnect.colorado.edu
2. Enter CU Login Name and IdentiKey Password
3. Select the Plus tab from along the top
4. Click "E-mail & Passwords" on the left of the screen
5. Scroll down and select "Specialty Accounts"
6. Validate for accounts by entering CUID and PIN
7. Click "Make account on magellan" -- accept responsibilities, set password and account will usually be enabled in the next 5 minutes
8. If you do not have the "make account on magellan" option, send e-mail to trouble@magellan with your CU email address and request an account on magellan.

SIMLAB Machines (Sun Solaris Ultra 10 Workstations):

1. Enable your account on the 'simlab' machines using the same procecure as magellan above, where you should have an option "make account on simlab". If not, send e-mail to trouble@simlab with your with your CU email address and request an account on simlab.
2. Gain key access to the SIMLAB (ECME 269). Access is with your Buff-One card. If you do not have access, send e-mail to Louis.Fails@colorado.edu with the request for SIMLAB access for ECEN 5007 and the last 7 digits of your Buff-One Card number. You can access the lab whenever it is not being used for a scheduled lecture.
   • SIMLAB schedule available at http://www.colorado.edu/its/msg/itslabs.html
   • Go to "Reserve labs, check schedules", then select SIMLAB.
3. Log into the simlab Linux environment
4. Open a terminal window (right click on screen)
5. Open secure shell to magellan, type: '>ssh magellan'
6. For printing: see http://www.colorado.edu/cpi for instructions on using ITS printers
   • Within Cadence, Select Plot Options … (button)
   • Select: Plotter Name [simlab]

Undergraduate Lab Machines (Windows NT/2000/XP via x-win):

1. Gain access to the labs. The undergraduate labs with x-windows installed include the Circuits Lab (ECEE 281) and the Power Electronics Lab (ECEE 1B61B). You can use any of the machines in these labs when they are not in use by another course. All registered students should already have access using their Buff OneCard. Contact the ECE main office (ECEE 1B55) if your card is not enabled.

2. Configure your ECES account: go to: http://eces.colorado.edu/ and follow the directions for setting up an account (same server as for CADLAB). Log onto a windows machine.

3. Configure then Start X-Win32:

• Do this once (first time you log in):
  • Start => Programs => X-Win32 7.1 => X-Config
  • Under Sessions tab => Add ... => StarNetSSH => Next>
  • Enter: Session Name: magellan; Host name: magellan.colorado.edu; Command: xterm
  • You can also enter your magellan login and password for automated starup; otherwise it will ask you for your password each time.
  • Save the new session and exit X-Config
• Start à Programs à X-Win32 7.1 à X-Win32 (the blue one)
• In the lower right-hand corner of your screen, a small blue 'x' should appear as a program icon. Left-click on this and a magellan session option should pop up. Click on magellan and an x-terminal should pop. You can start Cadence in this window.

4. Screen Capture: To capture a portion of an x-window for use in MS Office tools:

a. Left-click on the red X in the upper-left corner

b. Copy à from Rectangle à to Clipboard

c. Drag left mouse over area to be copied. Then paste into Word, PowerPoint, or others. Be sure to invert image colors to avoid printing black backgrounds!