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Luceda Software (VIE for Startups)

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Luceda software (IPKISS) allows for a full photonic design flow centred around schematic development and code-driven development with the following features: Component/circuit design and simulation Schematic-driven design PDK/library development tools Regression testing, DRC, and LVS for verification (functional and physical) Advanced circuit simulation for variability studies, DfM (design for manufacture), and yield analysis More information […]

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Computational Fluid Dynamics Solver Software Available to CMC Subscribers

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With valid access to a Research Subscription, our clients may download and/or run the following software for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations using our licence service. Explanations about different solver modules and when to use them From Cadence: https://www.cadence.com/en_US/home/tools/system-analysis/computational-fluid-dynamics.html https://www.cadence.com/en_US/home/tools/system-analysis/thermal-solutions/celsius-studio.html From COMSOL: https://www.comsol.com/cfd-module Cadence Fidelity CFD (Windows and Linux) Fidelity Pointwise (Windows and Linux) Fine

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Electromagnetic Solver Software Available to CMC Subscribers

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With valid access to a Research Subscription, our clients may download and/or run the following software for Electromagnetic (EM) simulations using our licence service. Explanations about different solver types and when to use them From Cadence: https://resources.system-analysis.cadence.com/blog/msa2021-fdtd-vs-fem-vs-mom-what-are-they-and-how-are-they-different From Keysight: https://www.keysight.com/blogs/en/tech/sim-des/em-simulation-technology-and-when-to-use-it Cadence Signal and Power Integrity (SI, PI): Sigrity X (Windows and Linux) FEM and FDTD solvers:

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Siemens Quick Start Guides

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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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Quick Start Guide: Installing Siemens Custom IC 2024 via CADpass Client

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

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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 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 CMC CADpass to

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Quick Start Guide: Installing Cadence Fidelity Pointwise via CADpass Client Secure Connection

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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 PCs, workstations, and computer sessions, and the CMC-managed infrastructure. This quick start guide provides instructions for installing Cadence Fidelity Pointwise mesh generation software on Microsoft Windows, using

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Quick Start Guide: Installing Cadence Fidelity via CADpass Client Secure Connection

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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 PCs, workstations, and computer sessions, and the CMC-managed infrastructure. This quick start guide provides instructions for installing Cadence Fidelity Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software on Microsoft Windows,

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Quick Start Guide: Installing Cadence Allegro X/OrCAD X via CADpass Client Secure Connection

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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 PCs, workstations, and computer sessions, and the CMC-managed infrastructure. This quick start guide provides instructions for installing Cadence Allegro X/OrCAD X software on Microsoft Windows using CMC

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Ansys Software (VIE for Startups)

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Across Canada, CMC Microsystems supports startups through our Virtual Incubator Environment (VIE). Your company can benefit from the CAD software we provide, and we offer access to fabrication or training for these tools.  What You Get Ansys Structural and Fluids Bundle Ansys Electromagnetics Bundle  Ansys Embedded Software Bundle Ansys Optics and Photonics Bundle Ansys Digital

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Keysight Optical Solutions Group (OSG) Tools (RSOFT, Code V, and LightTools)

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Keysight Optical Solutions Group software includes the following tools: RSoft Component Suite: Component design of both passive and active devices. RSoft System Tools: System simulation and design automation of photonic integrated circuits (PIC’s). Code V: Optical Design software for lens and optical system design LightTools Illumination software: Design, Optimization and analysis solution for illumination optics

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Quick Start Guide: Installing COMSOL Multiphysics via CADpass Client Secure Connection

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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 PCs, workstations, and computer sessions, and the CMC-managed infrastructure. This quick start guide provides instructions for installing COMSOL Multiphysics on a Windows operating system using CMC Microsystems’

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Quick Start Guide: Getting Started with CMC Turbo Cloud

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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.   Accessing CMC Turbo Cloud  To log in to CMC Turbo Cloud Go to https://turbo.cmc.ca Log in using your CMC

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Quantum Computing Services

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CMC is a proud member of the first IBM Quantum Hub at Institut quantique, Shebrooke. CMC offers quantum coding as a service to its clients. Our expert team collaborates with researchers to make quantum computing research more accessible.​ As a trusted R&D partner, CMC will learn your business goals and identify potential areas where quantum

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Quick Start Guide: Installing Cadence Applied Wave Research via CADpass Client Secure Connection

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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 PCs, workstations, and computer sessions, and the CMC-managed infrastructure. This quick start guide provides instructions for installing Cadence Applied Wave Research (AWR) software on Microsoft Windows using

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Quick Start Guide: Installing Cadence SIGRITY/SYSANLS via CADpass Client Secure Connection

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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 Cadence Systems Analysis Sigrity software, or SIGRITY/SYSANLS,

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Quick Start Guide: Using CMC Cloud VCAD Design Environments

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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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AMD Vitis Unified Software Platform

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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

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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

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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 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

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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 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

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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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Quick Start Guide: Installing Altium Designer Software and Accessing the License via CADpass Client Secure Connection

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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 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

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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 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

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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

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Siemens Custom IC Tools (Tanner)

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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

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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

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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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CMC CAD Services Usage Agreement

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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.

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Quick Start Guide: Installing Luceda IPKISS via CADpass Client Secure Connection

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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 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

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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 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

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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 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

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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 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

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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 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

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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 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)

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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

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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)

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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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