Support Note: Information about Siemens EDA CAD Software Leased by CMC Microsystems

Summary Siemens EDA CAD software is a diverse group of design and simulation tools. Products across the vendor’s platform are offered in six distinct HEP bundles. To derive full benefit from their use, a CMC client should know how to configure a workstation that enables their best performance. The following is a list of reference […]

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Gordon Harling named Executive of the Year at the 2025 Semiconductor Achievement Awards 

May 1, 2025: After a year capped by the delivery of one of the most significant federal investments in the semiconductor sector in a generation, FABrIC, Gordon Harling, President and CEO of CMC Microsystems has been named Executive of the Year at the 2025 Semiconductor Achievement Awards. Presented by Canada’s Semiconductor Council, the award, recognizing outstanding leadership, strategic vision and lasting contributions to Canada’s semiconductor ecosystem was presented at an awards dinner following the CHIPS NORTH Executive Summit.

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CMC Wraps a Successful HANNOVER MESSE 2025 

April 22, 2025: For the first time in its history, CMC Microsystems was part of the Team Canada delegation at HANNOVER MESSE 2025, the world’s premier industrial trade fair, which took place from March 31 to April 4 in Hannover, Germany, and drew over 150,000 attendees from across the globe. CMC along with several other organizations represented Canada’s semiconductor ecosystem. This included many members of FABrIC, an initiative to accelerate made-in-Canada IoT products and semiconductor fabrication processes made possible through a  $120M investment by the Government of Canada.

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Support Note: Information about Keysight PathWave University Educational CAD Software Leased by CMC Microsystems

Summary Keysight EDA software is a related collection of electronic design and modelling tools encompassing measurement to full layout analyses. CMC Microsystems staff leases features for the software programs in the vendor’s PathWave University Educational Support program. Bundle Contents Circuit Design Advanced Design System (ADS) RF Synthesis (Genesys) RF Circuit Simulation (Nexus) RFIC Design (GoldenGate)

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Support Note: IntelliSuite CMC Turbo Cloud Access

Tool Modules The following IntelliSuite CAD tool modules are available on the CMC Turbo Cloud: 3D Builder Blueprint EDA Linker FabSim IntelliEtch IntelliFab JobManager MeshManip Parametric Designer Synple TapeOut TEM-PreProcessor Thermo-Electro-Mechanical VisualEase To sort all IntelliSuite modules, set the sorting filter to IntelliSuite. Helpful Resources IntelliSuite provides application notes and user manuals for all modules.

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Quick Start Guide: Installing IntelliSuite (Six-month Trial) via CADpass Client Secure Connection

CADpass client secure connection (will be referred to as CADpass client or CADpass in this document) is a utility provided by CMC Microsystems that creates a secure connection between client PCs, workstations, and computer sessions, and the CMC managed infrastructure. This quick start guide provides instructions for installing IntelliSuite on a Windows system using CMC

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IntelliSuite (Six-month Trial)

IntelliSuite offers a comprehensive suite of seamlessly integrated tools, enabling a smooth transition from schematic capture and optimization to design verification and tape out. Its flexible design flow allows users to begin their design at the schematic, layout, or 3D level. This advanced software package includes multiple specialized tools that work together efficiently: Synple allows

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Support Note: Information about Ansys “Academic Research” CAD Software leased by CMC Microsystems

Summary Ansys CAD software is a diverse group of design and simulation tools. To derive full benefit from their use, a CMC client should know how to configure a workstation that enables their best performance. The following is a list of reference documents and web pages Ansys staff has provided to address this action. Bundle

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SwiftMote-Electrochemical IoT Customizable Sensor Platform Version 2

What’s Included ST BlueNRG-LP Bluetooth processor 256kB of flash memory 64-bit unique ID Expansion ports with 4x 12-bit ADC and I2C Analog Devices AD5941 potentiostat amplifier with 16-bit ADC and 12-bit DAC Host PC application to record and process square-wave voltammetry data Applications Electrochemical experiments Generic potentiostat interface for biomedical and gas sensing applications IoT

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SwiftMote-Electrochemical IoT Customizable Sensor Platform

What’s Included ST BlueNRG-LP Bluetooth processor 256kB of flash memory 64-bit unique ID Expansion ports with 4x 12-bit ADC and I2C Analog Devices AD5941 potentiostat amplifier with 16-bit ADC and 12-bit DAC Host PC application to record and process square-wave voltammetry data Resources SwiftMoteEC Repository Datasheet Applications Electrochemical experiments Generic potentiostat interface for biomedical and

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FABrIC & SECTR Announce Partnership to Advance Semiconductor Training in Canada 

February 24, 2025: FABrIC, a five-year project to secure Canada’s future in semiconductors managed by CMC Microsystems, has formed a strategic partnership with SECTR, Canada’s Semiconductor Ecosystem & Center for Talent & Research. Under this partnership, FABrIC and SECTR will develop and deliver training programs to address the talent gap in semiconductor design and development.

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Support Note: How to Install CAD Software on a Linux Operating System

Several steps are involved when setting up your own Linux workstation for use with CAD software. CMC Microsystems provides the following advice for our clients’ reference. Check Linux distribution compatibility for your CAD software. Check hardware requirements for your CAD software. Check to see if CADpass client is compatible with your Linux distribution. Check other

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December 2024

News & Media     2024 Wrap-up and Holiday Greeting CMC Wraps a Successful Week of Quantum Events in Calgary, AB  CMC Microsystems has wrapped up a successful series of quantum events in Calgary, Alberta. These were part of Innovation Week YYC, week-long celebration of the people, startups, scale ups, and technologies that are defining Calgary’s future. Read more Photonics North 2024

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Quick Start Guide: Installing Cadence Sigrity X via CADpass Client Secure Connection

CADpass client secure connection (will be referred to as CADpass client or CADpass in this document) is a utility provided by CMC Microsystems that creates a secure connection between client PCs, workstations, and computer sessions, and the CMC managed infrastructure. This quick start guide provides instructions for installing Cadence Sigrity X software on Microsoft Windows, using

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Sr. Linux Administrator

We are seeking a Sr. Linux Administrator to lead the management and optimization of our Linux-based infrastructure, supporting both internal operations and external client-facing services. This role is central to maintaining system performance, scalability, and security across our hybrid data center and cloud environment.
Reporting to the IT Team Leader, this position offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical systems that drive Canadian innovation.

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November 2024

News & Media CMC Microsystems and ventureLAB wrap Electronica 2024 CMC Microsystems and ventureLAB, leading global founder community for hardware technology and enterprise software companies in Canada located in York region, have wrapped up a successful week at electronica 2024, the world’s leading trade fair for the entire spectrum of technologies, products and solutions from

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Low-temperature Co-Fired Ceramic (LTCC) Fab at ÉTS 

Overview  LTCC technology is a general-purpose multi-layer ceramic process used in various areas, namely:   Medical sensors and electronics  Automotive electronics   Satellite electronics and other vehicles in harsh environments  RF/microwave/mm-wave communications  CMC provides access to LTCC prototyping and other related services through the LTCC@ÉTS laboratory. Technical support on the LTCC process and access to the design

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CMC Microsystems and ventureLAB wrap Electronica 2024 

November 19, 2024: CMC Microsystems and ventureLAB, leading global founder community for hardware technology and enterprise software companies in Canada located in York region, have wrapped up a successful week at electronica 2024, the world’s leading trade fair for the entire spectrum of technologies, products and solutions from the electronics industry. CMC and ventureLAB were members of the Province of Ontario delegation, made possible through close collaboration with the Ontario Trade and Investment Office in Munich, Germany and the Trade Commissioner Service, who provided Ontario delegates with valuable connections to potential clients and partners in the European Union. The mission aims to foster and establish key relationships in Germany and Europe, positioning ventureLAB as the premier destination for founders and investors in hardtech sectors, and CMC as a main conduit to highlight Canadian semiconductor capabilities and capacity to attract international investment and Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) to Canada.

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CMC Announces New Appointment to Board of Directors  

November 15, 2024: CMC Microsystems, Canada’s leading hardware accelerator and facilitator, is pleased to welcome Lisa Lambert to our Board of Directors. Lisa has dedicated her career to driving innovation at the crossroads of science, technology, and society. She will play a vital role in setting CMC’s strategic direction over the course of her three-year mandate.

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GlobalFoundries® 55 nm BCDLite

CMC Microsystems offers access to the GlobalFoundries® 55 nm BCDLite (GF55BCDLite) technology, designed for applications requiring Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS (BCD) technology, such as high-performance Power Management ICs (PMICs). This process provides optimized RDS(on) for efficient power delivery and features low-power and high-voltage LDMOS transistors, making it ideal for power-sensitive designs. CMC Microsystems offers access to this technology

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GlobalFoundries® 28 SLPe

CMC Microsystems offers access to the GlobalFoundries® 28 nm Super Low Power Extended (28SLPe) technology, an ideal process for energy-efficient, mixed-signal, and RF SoC applications. The 28SLPe technology provides best-in-class power efficiency for a wide range of applications. Its optimized 28 nm planar transistor technology enables ultra-low leakage and supports high-density designs for performance and

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October 2024

News & Media Canadian Semiconductor Symposium 2024: Leaders from Industry and Research Work Towards Seizing the Canadian Semiconductor Opportunity Important reminder for Academic Subscribers If you have not registered for your FABrIC membership, please do so as soon as possible to avoid any service interruptions.Join FABrIC Canada’s Semiconductor Council and CMC Microsystems Sign Memorandum of

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Support Note: Regarding Our CAD Software Inventory and the Apple macOS Operating System

CMC Microsystems’ CAD support staff has been asked to provide a list of CAD programs that we license for our clients using the Apple macOS operating system. As of this date of publication, the following support certain macOS releases: COMSOL Multiphysics Product Suite:https://www.comsol.com/system-requirements National Instruments LabVIEW:https://www.ni.com/en/shop/software-portfolio/platform-roadmap.html Alternatives for Subscribers As part of your subscription, you

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Keysight 86100D Infiniium DCA-X Digital Communication Analyzer Mainframe, Modules TDR/TDT and 70GHz RF Oscilloscope

The mainframe comes with module 86118A (Dual 70GHz RF Heads) and module 54754A (for TDR/TDT measurements). Module 86118A (70GHz Sampling Oscillscope with Dual RF Heads) Module, Keysight M54754A (TDR/TDT): 86100D Mainframe Specifications​ Front panel clock trigger Software upgrades for advanced waveform study, including: 86100D-200 for Timing Jitter Analysis; 86100D-201 for Waveform Analysis using extended memory;

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Canada’s Semiconductor Council and CMC Microsystems Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Foster Collaborative Growth in Semiconductor Innovation 

Ottawa, ON | October 21, 2024: CMC Microsystems, Canada’s leading hardware accelerator and facilitator, is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Canada’s Semiconductor Council (CSC), a national semiconductor industry organization.

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Canadian Semiconductor Symposium 2024: Leaders from Industry and Research Work Towards Seizing the Canadian Semiconductor Opportunity

October 10, 2024: Startups, early-stage firms, industry representatives, academics, and government representatives met in Markham, Ontario October 9 and 10 for the 2024 Canadian Semiconductor Symposium. The second edition of this annual event featured highly interactive and engaging sessions identifying significant growth opportunities for the industry, success stochries, advice, and solutions to overcome challenges facing the semiconductor ecosystem.

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