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How to Remove the AppGate Icon from Your Desktop (to remove java web start cached apps)

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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Quick Start Guide: Remote Access to the FPGA/GPU Cluster

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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Setting the Temporary/Scratch Directory for Ansys Simulations (CMC Cloud)

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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Quick Start Guide: Using CMC Cloud VCAD Design Environments

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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AMD Vitis Unified Software Platform

AMD 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 AMD hardware platforms Plug-in domain-specific development environments enabling development

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AMD ISE/Vivado Design Suite

The AMD ISE/Vivado Design Suite is an essential part of several CMC-supported FPGA-based Development System environments and is provided at no cost to subscribers to enable effective use of these systems, including:  ISE Design Suite 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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Quick Start Guide: Setting up Intel FPGA Pro Tools License on Windows 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 setting up Intel FGPA Pro tools on Windows, using CMC’s CADpass client

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Quick Start Guide: Installing CoventorMP 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 downloading, installing, and setting up CoventorMP using CMC Microsystems’ CADpass to

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Cadence Academic Suite for Teaching

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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Quick Start Guide: Installing Altium Designer Software and Accessing the License 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 Altium Designer Software on a Windows 10 system using CMC Microsystems’

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Quick Start Guide: Installing Siemens Custom IC Tools via CADpass Client

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 Siemens Custom IC Tools (formerly Tanner tools) on a Windows

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SoftMEMS MEMS Pro

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

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Siemens Custom IC Tools (Tanner)

The Siemens Custom IC tools consist of integrated front-end and back-end tools, from circuit simulation and waveform probing to physical layout and simulation. This bundle was formerly called “Tanner EDA”.Modules included in Siemens Custom IC tools are: L-Edit—versions for MEMS and photonics layout design and DRC; for more details, see L-Edit MEMS and L-Edit Photonics.

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Synopsys Photonic System Tools

Synopsys Photonic System Tools software includes the following tools: OptoCompiler with Custom Compiler: A unified electronic and photonics design platform for photonic IC design. OptSim: Provides comprehensive simulations of photonic ICs and optical communication systems. For more information, see the full list of Photonic Solutions Products. Licensing Requirements or Restrictions Technical Details What You Get

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Synopsys QuantumATK Academic Software

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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CMC CAD Services Usage Agreement

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.

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WR90 Waveguide and Calibration Kit

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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Rohde & Schwarz RTO1044 Digital Oscilloscope

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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Quick Start Guide: Installing Luceda IPKISS 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 Luceda IPKISS on a Windows system using CMC Microsystems’ CADpass

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Quick Start Guide: Installing Synopsys Photonic Solutions 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 Synopsys Photonic Solutions software on a Windows 10 system using

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Quick Start Guide: Installing NI LabVIEW 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 NI LabVIEW on a Windows system using CMC Microsystems’ CADpass

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Quick Start Guide: Installing Design Workshop Technologies dw-2000 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 dw-2000 on a Windows 10 system using CMC Microsystems’ CADpass

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Quick Start Guide: Installing AMD FPGA Design Tools to Work with CADpass Client

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 applies to the following AMD FPGA Design Tools : Vivado Vitis ISE Full descriptions

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Quick Start Guide: Installing SoftMEMS MEMS Pro 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 SoftMEMS MEMS Pro on a Windows 10 system using CMC

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Sustainable Technology Configuration (STC)

The CMC Sustainable Technology Configuration contains: A collection of CMC-managed and CMC-supported software components used for CAD tools, design kits, scripts, and license access A distribution mechanism for delivery of the software components to members universities More information about the CMC STC: All CAD software in the Sustainable Technology Configuration runs on Linux operating systems. The STC

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Cadence Allegro/OrCAD Software

Cadence Allegro/OrCAD is a printed circuit board (PCB) design and layout CAD tool suite, including: Allegro Design Entry (Capture, Capture CIS, HDL and System Capture) Allegro/OrCAD PCB Editor and Integrated Analysis and Checking Allegro EDM Solution and ECAD-MCAD Library Creator Allegro/OrCAD PSpice Simulator Allegro Package Designer Licensing Requirements or Restrictions Technical Details What You Get

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CADpass Client Licensing Information (Academic Servers)

CAD Tool Install Port CADpass Client Licence Server Name Environment Variable Name Altium Designer 9780 a2.cmc.ca – Altera FPGA (Intel) 6066 a2.cmc.ca LM_LICENSE_FILE AMD Xilinx (Site A) 6062 a2.cmc.ca XILINXD_LICENSE_FILE AMD Xilinx (Site B) 7062 b2.cmc.ca XILINXD_LICENSE_FILE AMD Xilinx (Teaching) 6088 a2.cmc.ca XILINXD_LICENSE_FILE Cadence: Site A 6055 a2.cmc.ca CDS_LIC_FILE Cadence: Site B 7055 b2.cmc.ca CDS_LIC_FILE

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Generic Aluminum Nitride Carriers for Optoelectronic Applications

Overview These carriers are designed primarily for DC characterization. However, the layouts include 50-ohm co-planar GSG bias lines with 500-micron pitch. The laser carrier includes provision for inclusion of wire bonds to power up to six independent sections and accommodates a device with up to a 3 mm cavity length. The waveguide device is shorter,

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Quick Start Guide: CADpass Client Secure Connection for MAC

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. CADpass AppGate connector is installed on your MAC system and can be configured to automatically

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Quick Start Guide: CADpass Client Secure Connection for Linux

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. CADpass consists of a secure connector (AppGate) that is installed on the client workstation and acts as an

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STC Server Network

The Sustainable Technology Configuration (STC) provides a pre-configured EDA file system through a network of universities across Canada to your desktop. STC Network 93 STC Managers 39 active institutions STC File Server Configuration Linux OS 2 x 8 core CPU 2.1 GHz  4 x 16 GB RAM 13 x 960 GB SSD 1 x SR420

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Quick Start Guide: CADpass Client Secure Connection for 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 PCs, workstations, and computer sessions and the CMC-managed infrastructure. Note: For information about using CADpass on Linux platforms, see the CADpass client quick start guide

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CAD Tool Quick Start Guides

Search Quick Start Guide: Installing Ansys Mechanical/CFD 2024R2 for Research via CADpass Client Secure Connection Quick Start Guide: Installing Cadence Fidelity Pointwise via CADpass Client Secure Connection Quick Start Guide: Installing Cadence Fidelity via CADpass Client Secure Connection Quick Start Guide: Installing Cadence Allegro X/OrCAD X via CADpass Client Secure Connection Quick Start Guide: Installing

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Ansys Quick Start Guides

Quick Start Guide: Installing Ansys 2025 R1 for Research via CADpass Client Secure Connection   Quick Start Guide: Installing Ansys ModelCenter 2024 for Research via CADpass Client Secure Connection Quick Start Guide: Installing Ansys Mechanical/CFD 2024R2 for Research via CADpass Client Secure Connection Quick Start Guide: Installing Ansys Mechanical/CFD 2024R1 for Research via CADpass Client Secure

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