Keysight ADS RFPro is an analysis tool integrated within the Pathwave suite or as an add-on to Cadence Virtuoso allowing you to perform electromagnetic analysis using Method of Moments and Finite Element Methods on your circuit components such as RFIC’s and MMICs’. This two-day course will cover the RFPro Interface, simulate an inductor, perform matching […]
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Join us for an online course on Keysight ADS – EMPro. EMPro is Keysight’s EM simulation environment for analyzing your 3D designs in both the time and frequency domain. This course will get you started with setting up your models, importing CAD files and specifying your materials. Students will learn how to set their ports,
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CMC offers the following two parallel online COMSOL courses: Course 1: Feb 16 to 19, 2021, COMSOL CFD ModellingThis course is an introduction to the basics of CFD modelling with COMSOL Multiphysics. The course will include a combination of live demonstrations and hands-on exercises. For more details, see the course description. Course 2: Feb 16
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For CMC-provided software that requires Windows desktop OS, Windows 10 is the recommended version. If you are not using Windows 10, then you need to install patches. For all systems: You must have Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or newer. For systems older than Windows 10: See Update is available that improves the network performance of Internet
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If CADpass doesn’t launch, it might be running in the background. Go to your bottom taskbar, by clicking on the triangle in the bottom right corner.
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After installing the new version of CADpass, I no longer have an icon on my desktop or the icon on the desktop doesn’t work. How do I fix that? (To remove a java web start cached apps). 1. Go to the Windows Control Panel – and open the Java Control Panel. 2. Click Settings. 3.
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If you get the message the message that “Could not obtain a license for SOLIDWORKS Standard. Licensed number of users already reached” Would you like to see a list of current users? This means that all of our licenses are IN USE. If you click on “Yes”, it will show you some features that are
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Table of Contents Introduction CMC Microsystems provides a variety of virtual, on-demand, and secure cloud-based design environments. This set of environments includes CAD tool suites, Process Design Kits (PDKs), and an FPGA/GPU cluster. The FPGA/GPU cluster is specifically configured to enable research and development in the area of heterogeneous computing and machine learning acceleration using
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Table of Contents Our subscribers are able to use our virtual Linux Cloud (VCAD) accounts hosted here in Kingston, Ontario, if they do not have access to certain CAD tools at their home universities. Figure 1 shows the CMC Microsystems’ Cloud account hardware configuration. These accounts have recently been assigned additional master disk space for
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Introduction CMC cloud VCAD instances are virtual on-demand secure design environments based on the Linux operating system. These environments include CAD tool suites and can host Process Design Kits (PDKs). This document is a guide for you to use the CMC cloud in which you can perform your research activities. Accessing CMC VCAD cloud Access
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Who Can Use the Revision Control System? GitLab in CMC Cloud is enabled for all users who have a Subscription, see Requirements to Access Products & Services for more information. Important: If you do not use CMC Cloud, but have a Subscription, you can still use CMC GitLab from anywhere over SSH or HTTPS. What is
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This guide is intended to be used to help researchers become familiar with the Fluke 294 quickly by generating four 20 MHz sine waves with a phase difference of 0, 90, 180, and 270 degrees and an amplitude of 3 Vpp. It assumes the user has the machine in front of them, and the first
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Description COMSOL Compiler works with Application Builder in COMSOL Multiphysics to compile an application into a standalone executable for Windows, Linux, and macOS. The executable file can then be shared with any user and can run without a license. The process to compile an application is as simple as a click in the Application Builder
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Table of Contents Login Problems Using CADpass The most common reason you may not be able to access your CAD license through CADpass is that the computer username is invalid (all computer usernames need to be unique). When you run CADpass, it will automatically register your name if it is valid and unique. Creating a New
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Sponsored by Huawei Electronic Design Automation (EDA) of advanced CMOS circuits, heterogeneous and domain-specific computing architectures, silicon photonics, etc., leverage advancements in computing and algorithmic methods to reduce development cycles and improve the quality of results. Researchers in Canada have made strong contributions to EDA, leading to new products and commercial startups. Canada’s complementary focus
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Quantum Computing at your fingertips:Elevate your expertise to seize tomorrow’s opportunities Quantum computing has the potential to solve problems beyond the capabilities of conventional supercomputers, and could revolutionize the advancement of several fields, including biochemistry, finance, logistics, and artificial intelligence. It is therefore essential to develop concrete expertise to take advantage of the new possibilities
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Xilinx Vitis is a unified software platform enabling a broad range of developers, including software engineers and AI scientists, to accelerate application through adaptable hardware. The Vitis platform includes: Comprehensive core development kit to seamlessly build accelerated applications Rich set of hardware-accelerated open-source libraries optimized for Xilinx hardware platforms Plug-in domain-specific development environments enabling development
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The Xilinx ISE Design Suite is an essential part of several CMC-supported FPGA-based Development System environments and is provided at no cost to Designer and Prototyping Subscribers to enable effective use of these systems, including: ISE Design Suite Vivado HLS tool for C, C++ and SystemC design and automated implementation on Xilinx FPGAs Vivado Design
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The Xilinx Vivado Teaching licence bundle provides access to Xilinx Vivado FPGA design and implementation software. It covers the following: Vivado HLS tool for C, C++ and SystemC design and automated implementation on Xilinx FPGAs Vivado Design Suite of tools: With enhanced features for Xilinx 7 Series FPGAs (Virtex-7, Artix-7 and Kintex-7). Currently, Zynq devices
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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 PC’s, workstations, and computer sessions, and the CMC managed infrastructure. This quick start guide provides instructions for setting up Intel FGPA Pro tools on Windows,
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 PC’s, workstations, and computer sessions, and the CMC managed infrastructure. This quick start guide provides instructions for downloading, installing, and setting up CoventorMP using CMC
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The Cadence University Software program includes: Custom Integrated Circuits Bundle Digital Integrated Circuits Bundle Verification Bundle Silicon Package-Board Bundle Cadence Allegro/OrCAD Applied Wave Research (AWR) For a complete list, refer to Cadence University Program Software Selection. Resources The Cadence Online Training Library offers a series of self-paced courses available to Canadian academics that can help
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This course begins with ANSYS getting started material using the ANSYS Electronic Desktop suite with a focus on the workflow, such as geometry construction, boundaries and simulation space with a focus on RF & microwave including filters & microstrips followed by post-processing with s-parameter plots. ANSYS HFSS is then applied to Antenna design for the
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This course provides training on two key components of the ANSYS suite of tools. The first half is focused on 3D structures in HFSS. It covers layer stackup, ports, vias and simulation boundary extents, and performs finite element method analysis and post-processing. The second half of the course provides training on SIwave, useful to those
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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 PC’s, workstations, and computer sessions, and the CMC managed infrastructure. This quick start guide provides instructions for installing Altium Designer Software on a Windows 10
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 PC’s, workstations, and computer sessions, and the CMC managed infrastructure. This quick start guide provides instructions for installing Siemens Tanner on a Windows system using
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MEMS Pro is now included in the Siemens HEP. SoftMEMs MEMS Pro is a flexible, powerful, and easy-to-use CAD tool suite for the design and analysis of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS). It offers an integrated solution for the design process that shortens development time while providing designers with reliable analysis for manufacture. MEMS Pro, in combination
The Tanner Custom IC tools consist of integrated front-end and back-end tools, from schematic capture, circuit simulation, and waveform probing to physical layout and simulation. Modules included in Tanner Custom IC tools for 2023.2 are: L-Edit—three versions, one each for IC, MEMS and photonics layout design, LVS, and DRC; for more details, see L-Edit IC, L-Edit MEMS,
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In response to COVID-19 Pandemic, CMC and our SiEPIC partner professors from UBC and Laval are offering this legendary Silicon Photonics Fabrication Course on-line. This course trains students in the design, fabrication, and test of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) targeting the AMF Si Photonics technology, available through CMC Microsystems. It can be a stand-alone learning opportunity
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Synopsys Photonic Solutions software includes the following tools: RSoft Component Suite: Component design of both passive and active devices. RSoft System/Circuit Tools: System simulation and design automation of photonic integrated circuits (PIC’s). OptoDesigner: A tool for designing photonic integrated circuits for any technology, for a range of industries including telecom, datacom, sensing, and biomedical. For
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Atomic-scale modelling tools in QuantumATK range from density functional theory (DFT) simulations with either a linear combination of atomic orbitals (LCAO) or plane-wave basis sets to semi-empirical models and classical force fields. All simulation engines share a common infrastructure for analysis, molecular dynamics and parallel performance techniques. All features are listed on the QuantumATK Feature
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Read the following terms and conditions (“Agreement”) carefully, which is a legal agreement between You and the Canadian Microelectronics Corporation / Societe canadienne de micro-electronique operating as CMC Microsystems (“CMC”) regarding Your use of the Environment (defined below). Definitions: In this Agreement, the following terms have the following meanings: “CAD” means computer-aided design software. “Environment”
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The Agilent DSAX91604A is a 16 GHz real time oscilloscope with 4 analog channels. 256-level intensity-grading emphasizes signal anomalies by lightly-shading infrequent waveforms. Agilent DSA oscilloscopes come with 50 Mpts memory and built-in software (EZJIT, EZJIT Plus, EZJIT Complete, and Serial Data Analysis). The three EZJIT software packages provide jitter analysis capabilities and jitter measurement floor of 100 fs. The equipped Infiniiscan option enables triggering on unique events such as zones on multiple channels and non-monotonic edges. Agilent N5449A High-Impedance Adapters are included for probes that require a 1 MΩ interface.
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This three-day online training course uses lectures and hands-on exercises for task-based usage of XperiDesk in a methodological approach to process engineering. XperiDesk Suite is a design execution system for fabrication processes at university-based micro-nanotechnology (MNT) facilities across Canada. This design environment captures process data to streamline micro-nanotechnology research and development. Leverage verified processes to focus
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The Agilent DSAX91604A is a 16 GHz real time oscilloscope with 4 analog channels. 256-level intensity-grading emphasizes signal anomalies by lightly-shading infrequent waveforms. Agilent DSA oscilloscopes come with 50 Mpts memory and built-in software (EZJIT, EZJIT Plus, EZJIT Complete, and Serial Data Analysis). The three EZJIT software packages provide jitter analysis capabilities and jitter measurement floor of 100 fs. The equipped Infiniiscan option enables triggering on unique events such as zones on multiple channels and non-monotonic edges. Agilent N5449A High-Impedance Adapters are included for probes that require a 1 MΩ interface.
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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 PC’s, workstations, and computer sessions, and the CMC managed infrastructure. This quick start guide provides instructions for installing Luceda IPKISS on a Windows system using
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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 PC’s, workstations, and computer sessions, and the CMC managed infrastructure. This quick start guide provides instructions for installing Synopsys Photonic solutions software, including RSoft Photonic
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 PC’s, workstations, and computer sessions, and the CMC managed infrastructure. This quick start guide provides instructions for installing Optiwave’s OptiFDTD photonics simulation tools on a
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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 PC’s, workstations, and computer sessions, and the CMC managed infrastructure. This quick start guide provides instructions for installing NI LabVIEW on a Windows system using
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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 PC’s, workstations, and computer sessions, and the CMC managed infrastructure. The CAD layout tool, dw-2000, enables the physical layout of photonic components and circuits built using
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 PC’s, workstations, and computer sessions, and the CMC managed infrastructure. This quick start guide applies to the following Xilinx design software: Vivado SDAccel SDSoC Vitis
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 PC’s, workstations, and computer sessions, and the CMC managed infrastructure. This quick start guide provides instructions for installing SoftMEMS MEMS Pro on a Windows 10
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