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Launching a CAD Tool in a Linux OS
These instructions are for users of our Sustainable Technology Configuration (STC), VCAD Cloud, and subscribers that want to set up Linux CAD software locally and link to our licence servers.
For each CAD tool, follow these steps:
- Source the Environment Shell Script, which is a *.csh file. The script file path of each tool can be found on the corresponding Tool Information table.
Enter the Launching Command to launch the tool. The command to launch each tool can be found on the corresponding Tool Information table. Some CAD tools have more than one launch command. The following is an example of starting Siemens’ Tanner layout editor in a terminal:
$ source /CMC/scripts/mentor.tanner.2023.2.csh
$ ledit
CAD Tool Information
Altera FPGA tools (formerly Intel)
Supported Operating Systems
RHEL – Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Tool Information
| Tool Name | Version | README | Environment Shell Script | Launching Command | Starts On |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quartus | 22.1 | Includes NIOS II programs; may require certain 32-bit libraries | Under /CMC/scripts: intel.fpga.22.1.csh | quartus nios2-terminal nios2-gdb_server nios2-flash-programmer | RHEL 6 |
| Quartus Prime Pro | 22.3 23.1 | Release notes are here | Under /CMC/scripts/: intel.fpga.22.3.csh | quartus nios2-terminal nios2-gdb_server nios2-flash-programmer | See Operating System Support |
Ansys Academic Research Suite: Electronics (HFSS, Q3D, Maxwell, SIwave)
Supported Operating Systems
Starts on: See platform support document online.
Tool Information
| Tool Name | Version | READ ME/Installed | Environment Shell Script | Launching Command |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics Applications | 2022 R1 | Released in January, 2022. In this version, Icepak has been moved back into Structures/Fluids. | Under /CMC/scripts/: ansys.22.1.csh | Desktop: ansysedt SIwave: siwave |
| Electronics Applications | 2022 R2 | Released in July, 2022. | Under /CMC/scripts/: ansys.22.2.csh | Desktop: ansysedt SIwave: siwave |
| Electronics Applications | 2023 R1 | Released in January, 2023. | Under /CMC/scripts/: ansys.23.1.csh | Desktop: ansysedt SIwave: siwave |
| Electronics Applications | 2024 R1 | Released in February, 2024. | Under /CMC/scripts/: ansys.24.1.csh | Desktop: ansysedt SIwave: siwave |
Ansys Academic Research Suite: Mechanical and CFD (Fluent, CFD/CFX, Icepak, Mechanical, Workbench)
Supported Operating Systems
Starts on: See platform support document online.
Tool Information
| Tool Name | Version | READ ME/Installed | Environment Shell Script | Launching Command |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structures and Fluids Applications | 2022 R1 | Released in January, 2022. Additional capability added to the Mechanical/Structures modules. Note: Fluent, Mechanical APDL and the CFX GUI may also be run as stand-alone modules. Ansys Help and Tutorial files are provided two ways: As a separate download and installation for both Windows and Linux operating systems, or they are available online with local account Internet access. Contact CMC support to obtain the separate download files. | Under /CMC/scripts/: ansys.22.1.csh | Workbench: runwb2 Fluent: fluent CFX: cfx5 MAPDL: mapdl (interactive command line) launcher221 (APDL launcher and GUI) ansys221 (interactive command line, distributed analysis) |
| Structures and Fluids Applications | 2022 R2 | Released in July, 2022. | Under /CMC/scripts/: ansys.22.2.csh | Workbench: runwb2 Fluent: fluent CFX: cfx5 MAPDL: mapdl (interactive command line) launcher222 (APDL launcher and GUI) ansys222 (interactive command line, distributed analysis) |
| Structures and Fluids Applications | 2023 R1 | Released in January, 2023. | Under /CMC/scripts/: ansys.23.1.csh | Workbench: runwb2 Fluent: fluent CFX: cfx5 MAPDL: mapdl (interactive command line) launcher231 (APDL launcher and GUI) ansys231 (interactive command line, distributed analysis) |
| Structures and Fluids Applications | 2024 R1 | Released in February, 2024. | Under /CMC/scripts/: ansys.24.1.csh | Workbench: runwb2 Fluent: fluent CFX: cfx5 Mechanical: We recommend running this tool through Workbench
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Ansys Semiconductor Applications (RedHawk 3DX, PowerArtist XP)
Supported Operating Systems
Starts on: See platform support document online.
Tool Information
| Tool Name | Version | README/Installed | Environment Shell Script | Launching Command |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PowerArtist XP | 2023 R1.3 2023 R2.1 | PowerArtist enables physical-aware RTL power budgeting, with interactive debugging. Can be run either using a command line or through a GUI interface. Manuals and examples are included with this software download. | Under /CMC/scripts/: ansys.23.1.csh or ansys.23.2.csh | Command line: pa_shell For GUI: PowerArtist |
| RedHawk 3DX | 2023 R1.1 2023 R2.1 | RedHawk is a full-chip, cell-based power and ground design and verification program. Manuals and examples are included with this software download. | Under /CMC/scripts/: ansys.23.1.csh or ansys.23.2.csh | For GUI: redhawk |
Cadence
Supported Operating Systems
See platform support documents here. Most Cadence tools run in Linux only.
Tool Information
| Tool Name | Version | README/Installed | Environment Shell Script (/CMC/scripts/) | Launching Command |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegro PCB Suite (SPB) | 17.40.025 22.10.000/005
| Information about this software here. | Under /CMC/scripts/: cadence.spb17.40.025.csh cadence.spb.22.1.csh cadence.spb.22.10.005.csh | allegro |
| Allegro X Design Platform (SPB) | 23.10.002 | https://www.cadence.com/en_US/home/tools/pcb-design-and-analysis/allegro-x-design-platform.html | Under /CMC/scripts/: cadence.spb23.10.002.csh | allegro |
| ASSURA Physical Verification (ASSURA) | 04.15.102-5141 04.16.106-5141 04.16.107-618 04.16.110-618 04.16.111-618 | Integrated with Virtuoso AMS/custom design
| Under /CMC/scripts/: cadence.assura04.16.111-618.csh (Latest release on STC disk) | assura |
| Conformal Formal Verification (CONFRML) | 20.10.100/200 20.20.100/200 21.10.100 22.10.200/22.20.200 | Equivalence checker, from RTL to Place and Route (P & R). | Under /CMC/scripts/: cadence.confrml22.20.200.csh (Latest release on the STC disk) | Constraint Designer: ccd |
| Fidelity | 23.10
| https://www.cadence.com/en_US/home/tools/system-analysis/computational-fluid-dynamics/fidelity.html | Under /CMC/scripts/: cadence.fidelity23.10.000.csh | fidelity |
| Genus Synthesis Solution (GENUS) | 18.13/16 19.11 to 19.16 20.10/11 21.10/12/15/17 | In 2019, RTL Compiler (RC) was renamed GENUS. GENUS is a Register-Transfer Level (RTL) synthesis and physical synthesis tool. | Under /CMC/scripts/: cadence.genus.21.17.000.csh (Latest release on the STC disk) | genus |
| Helium | 22.12 | Under /CMC/scripts/: cadence.helium22.12.001.csh | helium | |
| Virtuoso IC618 (Base release in 2018) | IC06.18.* | Layout software | Under /CMC/scripts/: cadence.ic06.18.320.csh (Latest release on STC disk) | virtuoso |
| Virtuoso Advanced Node Framework (ICADVM20) | 20.10.260/270 | Contains individual point tools to handle complex interdependency of manufacturing and variability, power and performance specifications. | Under /CMC/scripts/: cadence.icadvm20.10.270.csh (Latest release on the STC disk) | virtuoso |
| Innovus Implementation System (INNOVUS) | 18.10/12 19.11/12/13/14/15/16 20.10/13/14 21.11/12/14/15/17 | Use to determine optimal placement, wire length, utilisation, using the vendor’s NanoRoute engine. Co-operates with GENUS, should be installed together. | Under /CMC/scripts/: cadence.innovus21.17.000.csh (Latest release on STC disk) | innovus |
| Indago Embedded Software Debug Analyser (INDAGOMAIN) | 20.16.11.005 | Supports debugging of simulation runs and emulation | Under /CMC/scripts/: cadence.indagomain20.16.11.005.csh (Latest release on STC disk) | indago |
| Integrand (EMX/INTEGRAND) | 62.10 63.10 | An EM solver that was acquired by Cadence in 2020. | Under /CMC/scripts/: cadence.integrand63.10.000.csh (Latest release on the STC disk) | emx |
| Jasper Verification (JASPERGOLD) | 20.12.001/002/003 23.06.000 | Formal and static timing verification and analysis. | Under /CMC/scripts/: cadence.jaspergold23.06.000.csh (Latest release on the STC disk) | jaspergold |
| JLS (Joules Library) | 20.10 21.17 | Under /CMC/scripts/: cadence.jls21.17.000.csh (Latest release on the STC disk) | ||
| Liberate Characterization Suite (LIBERATE) | 20.10.674 21.74/21.85 23.10 | Mixed-signal characterisation software. | Under /CMC/scripts/: cadence.liberate23.10.084.csh (Latest release on the STC disk) | Liberate server: liberate |
| Litho CMP Suite (MVS) | 20.11/22 21.10/11/12 | Design for Manufacturability (DFM) software. | Under /CMC/scripts/: cadence.mvs21.12.000.csh (Latest release on the STC disk) | Yield optimiser: cyao <file> Physical analyser: lpa <file> |
| Modus DFT/ATPG Option (MODUS) | 20.12 21.11 22.11 | Physically-aware Design for Testability (DFT) software. | Under /CMC/scripts/: cadence.modus22.11.000.csh (Latest release on the STC disk) | modus RTL Check_library: rcl |
Pegasus (PEGASUS) and Pegasus DFM (PEGASUSDFM) | 22.21 23.10 | Mask composition, design review and system verification software. | Under /CMC/scripts/: cadence.pegasus23.10.000.csh cadence.pegasusdfm.23.10.csh (Latest release on STC disk) | Command line input: pegasus GUI interface: pegasusgui |
| Physical Verification System (PVS) | 20.10/11 21.12 | Final sign-off; constraint, in-design and backend verification, reliability checking. | Under /CMC/scripts/: cadence.pvs21.12.000.csh (Latest release on STC disk) | Command line: pvs <options> GUI interface: pvsgui |
| Quantus QRC Suite (QUANTUS) | 20.11/12 21.11/20/22 22.11 | Parasitic extraction software for nodes as advanced as 3 nm, for both digital and custom designs | Under /CMC/scripts/: cadence.quantus22.11.000.csh (Latest release on the STC disk) | GUI interface: quantusui |
| Sigrity/System Analysis Products (SIGRITY/SYSANLS) | 22.10.000 22.10.400 22.10.500
| Signal, power integrity and thermal simulations. Renamed the Sigrity/System Analysis bundle with the introduction of Celsius and Clarity. | Under /CMC/scripts/: cadence.sig22.10.500.csh (Latest release on our STC disk) | Clarity: xtractim 3D EM: clarity3dlayout Thermal: celsius |
| Sigrity X | 23.10 | https://www.cadence.com/en_US/home/tools/system-analysis/signal-and-power-integrity.html | Under /CMC/scripts/: cadence.sig23.10.000.csh | Celsius: celsius celsius2d celsius3d Clarity: clarity3dlayout clarity3dworkbench (many others) |
| Tempus and Voltus (SSV) | 20.10/20 21.12/14/17 22.12 | Tempus timing sign-off and Voltus power integrity sign-off software | Under /CMC/scripts/: cadence.ssv22.11.000.csh (Latest release on our STC disk) | tempus voltus |
| Spectre Simulation Platform | 19.10 20.10 21.10 23.10 | SPICE simulator for Virtuoso ADE and AMS Designer | Under /CMC/scripts/: cadence.spectre23.10.063.csh (Latest release on the STC disk) | spectre |
| Stratus (STRATUS) | 20.24.100 21.25.100 22.02.003 23.01.001 | High-level synthesis software | Under /CMC/scripts/: cadence.stratus23.01.001.csh (Latest release on our STC disk) | Command line: stratus |
| vManager (VMANAGERMAIN) | 20.03.004 20.09.003 21.03.002 21.09.002 | Under /CMC/scripts/: cadence.vmanagermain21.09.002.csh | ||
| XCelium Logic Simulator | 19.* (legacy) 20.03/09 21.03/09 22.03/09 23.03 | Logic simulator for design simulation and debugging. Was originally INCISIV/Enterprise simulators. | Under /CMC/scripts/: cadence.xceliummain23.03.004.csh (Latest release on the STC disk) | xcelium |
COMSOL Multiphysics
Supported Operating Systems
RHEL – RedHat Enterprise Linux
Tool Information
| Tool Name | Version | README/Installed | Environment Shell Script | Launching Command | Starts On |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMSOL | 6.0 | See website for Release Notes | Under /CMC/scripts: comsol.60.csh | comsol | See website for System Requirements |
| COMSOL | 6.1 | See website for Release Notes | Under /CMC/scripts/ comsol.61.csh | comsol | See website for System Requirements |
| COMSOL | 6.2 | See website for Release Notes | Under /CMC/scripts/: comsol.62.csh | comsol | See website for System Requirements |
CoventorMP and MEMS+
Supported operating systems
Tool Information
| Tool Name | Version | README/Installed | Installed | Environment Shell Script | Launching Command | Starts On |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventor | Latest release | See vendor’s website | RHEL 7 and CentOS 7, 64-bit | $ source /CMC/scripts/coventorMP1.3.csh | $ MEMSp (always first launch the MEMS+ as it will set the variables) and then launch Coventor using following command. $ coventorware $ LayoutEditor1.0 | RHEL 7 and CenOS 7, 64-bit |
Keysight (formerly Agilent)
Supported Operating Systems
Tool Information
| Tool Name | Version | Read Me/Installed | Environment Shell Script | Launching Command |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Design System (ADS) | 2021 | Release notes are here. | Under /CMC/scripts/: keysight.ads.2021.csh | ads |
| Advanced Design System (ADS) | 2023 | Release notes are here. | Under /CMC/scripts/: keysight.ads.2023.csh | ads |
| Advance Design System (ADS) | 2024 | Release notes are here. | Under /CMC/scripts/: keysight.ads.2024.csh | ads |
| EM Design (was previously called EMPro) | 2022 2023 2023 Update 2 | Release notes are here. | Under /CMC/scripts/: keysight.empro.2022.csh keysight.empro.2023.csh keysight.empro.2023.U0.2.csh | startempro or startempro –driver=x11 if no OpenGL installed |
| GoldenGate | 2017 | Release notes are here. | Under /CMC/scripts/: keysight.goldengate_ads.2017.csh or keysight.goldengate_virtuoso.2017.csh | Runs from Cadence Virtuoso CAD tool or from Keysight ADS |
| GoldenGate | 2020 | Release notes are here. | Under /CMC/scripts/: keysight.goldengate_ads.2020.csh | Runs from Cadence Virtuoso CAD tool or from Keysight ADS |
| RFIC Design (was previously called GoldenGate) | 2020 U1 | Release notes are here. | Under /CMC/scripts/: keysight.goldengate_ads.2020u1.csh or keysight.goldengate_virtuoso.2020u1.csh | Runs from Cadence Virtuoso CAD tool or from Keysight ADS |
| RFIC Design (was GoldenGate) | 2022 U1 | Release notes are here. | Under /CMC/scripts/: keysight.goldengate_ads.2022u1.csh or keysight.goldengate_virtuoso.2022u1.csh | Runs from Cadence Virtuoso CAD tool or from Keysight ADS |
Siemens EDA (was Mentor Graphics)
Supported Operating Systems
- RHEL – RedHat Enterprise Linux
- SLES – SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Calibre Platform Support Overview and Roadmap
Note: More information about the Calibre Manufacturing CAD tools is available here
Tool Information
| Tool Name | Version | README | Environment Shell Script | Launching Command | Starts On |
AMSV (AMS Verification) | 2018.02 |
| Under /CMC/scripts/: mentor.amsv.2018.02.csh | Questa ADMS: vasim Eldo: eldo EZwave: ezwave ICAnalyst: ica | RHEL 6 and 7, 64-bit |
AMSV | 2022.4 (October, 2022) |
| Under /CMC/scripts/: mentor.amsv.2022_4.csh | vasim | RHEL 7 and 8 |
| Calibre Design Solutions (aoi) | aoi_cal_2014.2_33.25 to aoi_cal_2023.2_35.23 | Uses the SSE3 instruction set. Will be discontinued in 2024.3 | Under /CMC/scripts/: mentor.calibre.2023.2_35.23.aoi.csh | calibre -gui calibredrv calibrewb | |
| Calibre Design Solutions (aoj) | 2021.1 and later | Uses the AVX2 CPU instruction set. Introduced in 2021.1. | Under /CMC/scripts/: mentor.calibre.2023.2_35.23.aoj.csh | calibre -gui calibredrv calibrewb | |
| Calibre Design Solutions (aok) | 2021.1 and later | Calibre stream aok supported on RHEL 8. Uses the AVX2 CPU instruction set. Introduced in 2021.1. | Under /CMC/scripts/: mentor.calibre.2023.2_35.23.aok.csh | calibre -gui calibredrv calibrewb | |
| Calibre Design Solutions (docs) | docs_cal_2008.3_16.12 to docs_cal_2023.2_27.15 | Calibre manuals for each associated release. Open either as PDF files or HTML webpages. | These files are not run using a shell script. | ||
| Catapult | 2022.2 (August, 2022) | High-level synthesis and verification using e.g. ANSI C++ and SystemC | On the STC disk under /CMC/scripts/: mentor.catapult.2022.2.csh | catapult | RHEL 7 and 8 |
| HDL Designer Series | 2020.2 | HDL design environment managing ASIC or FPGA designs in VHDL, Verillog and SystemVerilog. | /CMC/scripts/mentor.hds.2020.2.csh | hdl_designer | RHEL 7,8 |
| ModelSim | 2022.4 (October, 2022) | Simulates behavioral, RTL, and gate-level code | Under /CMC/scripts/: mentor.modelsim_dlx_2022.4.csh | vsim | RHEL 7 and 8 |
| Precision RTL Synthesis | 2022.1 (July, 2022) | FPGA synthesis using Verilog, VHDL and SystemVerilog langages | Under /CMC/scripts/: mentor.precision_2022.1.csh | GUI: precision Command line: precision -shell | RHEL 6, 7 and 8 |
| QuestaSim | 2022.1_2 | Advanced SystemVerilog and VHDL simulator | Under /CMC/scripts/: siemens.questasim.2022.1_2.csh | vsim | RHEL 7 |
| Tanner Custom IC tools | 2020.1u5 | Note: This is the last release available for RHEL 6. | Under /CMC/scripts/: mentor.tanner. 2020.1u5.csh | ledit | RHEL 6 and 7, 64-bit |
| Tanner Custom IC tools | 2022.2 (June, 2022) 2023.2 (August, 2023) | Runs using a Linux “Wine” compatibility layer; part of installation. | Under /CMC/scripts/: mentor.tanner.2022.2.csh mentor.tanner.2023.2.csh | Layout: ledit Schematic capture: sedit SPICE: tspice | RHEL 7 |
Tessent SiliconInsight | 2018.4p1 (December, 2018) 2022.3 (August, 2022) | An automated interactive environment for test bring-up, debug and silicon characterisation of devices. | Under /CMC/scripts/: mentor.tessent.2022.3.csh | Command line: fastscan To open GUI: etagui – server offline | For 2022: RHEL 7 and RHEL 8.2 or later |
Synopsys (except TCAD)
Supported Operating Systems
Tool Information
| Tool Name | Version | README/Installed | Environment Shell Script | Launching Command |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DIC Compiler | 2023.12 | https://www.synopsys.com/implementation-and-signoff/3dic-design.html | Under /CMC/scripts/: synopsys.3dic.2023.12.csh | Shell environment: 3dic_shell GUI: 3dic_shell -gui |
| Certitude | Functional qualification tool (code coverage) | Contact cad@cmc.ca for more information if interested. | ||
| coreTools | https://www.synopsys.com/designware-ip/ip-reuse-tool.html | Contact cad@cmc.ca for more information if interested. | ||
| Custom Compiler Apex | 2023.03-SP3 2023.12 | https://www.synopsys.com/implementation-and-signoff/custom-design-platform/custom-compiler.html Full-custom digital, analog and mixed-signal design. product tier to support new advanced technologies for 3DIC, photonics, power devices | Under /CMC/scripts/: synopsys.customcompiler.2023.03-3.csh synopsys.customcompiler.2023.12.csh | Command line: cc <input_file> GUI: custom_compiler custom_shell |
| Custom WaveView | 2017 2022.06-SP2-2 2023.12 | Graphical waveform viewer and analyser. | Under /CMC/scripts/: synopsys.wv.2022.06-SP2-2.csh synopsys.wv.2023.12.csh | wv |
| Design Compiler Elite | 2022.12 2023.12 2023.12-SP2 | https://www.synopsys.com/implementation-and-signoff/rtl-synthesis-test/dc-ultra.html | Under /CMC/scripts/: synopsys.syn.2023.12-SP2.csh | Command line: dc_shell GUI: design_vision |
| Custom WaveView | 2017 2022.06-SP2-2 2023.12 | Graphical waveform viewer and analyser. | Under /CMC/scripts/: synopsys.wv.2022.06-SP2-2.csh synopsys.wv.2023.12.csh | wv |
| Design da Apex | 2022.12 | New to the Americas University bundle for 2024. DesignDash Apex license enables metrics capture and visualization, extensive design analytics and visualization, predictive and prescriptive analytics for digital implementation and signoff design activities. | Contact cad@cmc.ca for more information if interested. | |
| DesignWare Developer | Tool for generation of user-defined DesignWare components. | Contact cad@cmc.ca for more information if interested. | ||
| ESP Elite | https://www.synopsys.com/implementation-and-signoff/signoff/esp.html ESP Elite is a symbolic simulation-based logic equivalence checker capable of handling Verilog (behavioral, RTL, gate, switch), .db, and spice netlists. It also has in-built verification functions for transistor-level checks. | Contact cad@cmc.ca for more information if interested. | ||
| Euclide Elite and Testbench Lint Batch Add-on | https://www.synopsys.com/verification/ide/euclide.html Interactive on-the-fly RTL and Testbench Lint checks in an Integrated Development Environment (IDE). | Contact cad@cmc.ca for more information if interested. | ||
| Formality ECO Elite | 2022.12-SP3 2023.12 | https://www.synopsys.com/implementation-and-signoff/signoff/formality-equivalence-checking.html Equivalence-checking software | Under /CMC/scripts: synopsys.fm.2022.12-SP3.csh synopsys.fm.2023.12.csh | Command line: fm_shell GUI: fm_shell -gui |
| Fusion Compiler Elite | 2022.12-SP3 2023.12 | https://www.synopsys.com/implementation-and-signoff/physical-implementation/fusion-compiler.html Provides a complete RTL2GDS solution for 5/4 nm designs and above. | Under /CMC/scripts/: synopsys.fusioncompiler.2022.12-SP3.csh synopsys.fusioncompiler.2023.12.csh | Command line: fc_shell GUI: fc_shell -gui |
| GenSys Base | 2022.12 | https://www.synopsys.com/implementation-and-signoff/rtl-synthesis-test/gensys.html RTL-based chip assembly and restructuring | Under /CMC/scripts/: synopsys.gensys.2022.12.csh | GUI: gensys |
| Helix | New in the Americas University bundle for 2024. Device-level placement for custom IC design. | Contact cad@cmc.ca for more information if interested. | ||
| IC Compiler II Elite | 2021.06-SP5 2022.12 | https://www.synopsys.com/implementation-and-signoff/physical-implementation/ic-compiler.html IC Compiler II Elite enables full netlist to GDS flow for >4nm process technology including placement, CTS, Routing, and Optimization engines. Machine Learning and Advanced Fusion technologies are included. | Under /CMC/scripts/: synopsys.icc2.2022.12.csh synopsys.icc2.2023.12.csh | Command line: icc2_shell GUI: icc2_shell -gui lm_shell (library manager) |
| IC Validator Apex | 2022.12 2023.12 | https://www.synopsys.com/implementation-and-signoff/physical-verification.html Signoff DRC or LVS checking (not simultaneous). | Under /CMC/scripts/: synopsys.icvalidator.2022.12.csh synopsys.icvalidator.2023.12.csh | icv |
| Laker: Apex | Laker Apex provides advanced layout editing with additional productivity features. | Contact cad@cmc.ca for more information if interested. | ||
| Library Compiler | 2022.12 2023.12 | Tool to prepare and qualify both logic libraries and physical libraries. | Under /CMC/scripts/: synopsys.lc.2022.12.csh synopsys.lc.2023.12.csh | Command line: lc_shell GUI: lc_shell -gui |
| Milkyway Environment | 2022.12 2023.12 | Physical device library | Under /CMC/scripts/: synopsys.mw.2022.12.csh synopsys.mw.2023.12.csh | GUI: Milkyway |
| NanoTime Base and Memory Add-On | 2022.12-SP3 2023.12 | https://www.synopsys.com/implementation-and-signoff/signoff/nanotime.html Enables transistor level STA (Timing, SI, Noise), characterization of custom digital, memories, and AMS macros. | Under /CMC/scripts/: synopsys.nt.2022.12-SP3.csh synopsys.nt.2023.12.csh | Command line: nt_shell |
| PrimeClosure Apex | New in the Americas University bundle for 2024. Includes technologies to provide the best PPA and QoR for signoff ECO. | Contact cad@cmc.ca for more information if interested. | ||
| PrimeLib | 2022.03-SP1 | https://www.synopsys.com/implementation-and-signoff/signoff/primelib.html Provides fast library characterization with golden signoff accuracy, cloud optimized for 100k jobs, SmartScaling for multi-PVT, advanced modeling for LVF, POCV, Aging, EM, and integrated validation | Under /CMC/scripts/: synopsys.primelib.2022.03-SP1.csh | Command line: primelib |
| PrimePower Elite | https://www.synopsys.com/implementation-and-signoff/signoff/primepower.html and https://www.synopsys.com/verification/simulation/powerreplay.html | Under /CMC/scripts/: synopsys.prime.2019.12-SP2.csh synopsys.powrep.2023-SP1.csh | Command line: pwr_shell powrep GUI: primepower | |
| PrimeShield Base | New to the Americas University bundle for 2024. Performs fast Monte Carlo statistical simulation on critical timing paths with HSPICE accuracy, enabling analysis and optimisation on large-scale SoCs with billions of cells, | Contact cad@cmc.ca for more information if interested. | ||
| PrimeSim Continuum | Several versions | https://www.synopsys.com/implementation-and-signoff/ams-simulation/primesim-hspice.html Circuit simulation using foundry-certified models | Under /CMC/scripts/: synopsys.hspice.2022.06-SP2-2.csh synopsys.preimsim.2023.03.csh | Command line: hspice |
| PrimeTime Suite | 2022.12 | https://www.synopsys.com/implementation-and-signoff/signoff/primetime.html Static timing analysis | Under /CMC/scripts/: synopsys.prime.2022.12.csh | Command line: pt_shell GUI: primetime |
| PrimeWave Design Environment Elite | 2023.03 | https://www.synopsys.com/implementation-and-signoff/ams-simulation/primewave.html | Under /CMC/scripts/: synopsys.primewave.2023.03 | PrimeWave GUI: primewave Custom Infrastructure GUI: custom_shell |
| QuickCap Elite, Inductance Add-On | https://www.synopsys.com/implementation-and-signoff/signoff/quickcap-nx.html | Contact cad@cmc.ca for more details. | ||
| Saber, Apex | 2022.03 | https://www.synopsys.com/verification/virtual-prototyping/saber.html Design, model and simulate physical systems. In the Americas University bundle for 2024, users are asked to migrate to Saber Apex. | Under /CMC/scripts/: synopsys.saber.2022.03.csh … and: synopsys.saberhdl_simulator.2022.03.csh | saber (Simulator) sketch (Sketch) saberbook scope (CosmosScope) sst (Statistical; command line) vmake (command line) saberhdl (command line) |
| Silver Simulation and Regression | Build virtual Electronic Control Units (ECUs) that closely mimic the behavior of their real counterparts. | Contact cad@cmc.ca for more information if interested. | ||
| StarRC Apex, Custom Add-On, Digital Add-On | 2022.12-SP1 | https://www.synopsys.com/implementation-and-signoff/signoff/starrc.html Signoff extraction for digital, custom, and 3DIC designs, 3nm and above. | Under /CMC/scripts/: synopsys.starrc.2022.12-SP1.csh | Command line: starrc_shell |
| Synplify Apex | https://www.synopsys.com/implementation-and-signoff/fpga-based-design/synplify.html | Under /CMC/scripts/: synopsys.fpga.2023.03.csh | synplify_apex | |
| Synopsys Installer | (Latest is 5.7) | Required to perform most Synopsys Linux-based software installations | Feature | |
| TestMax | 2022.12-SP3 2023.12 | https://www.synopsys.com/implementation-and-signoff/test-automation.html In the Americas University bundle for 2024, TestMAX includes: Access; Advisor; ALE; DFT; Diagnosis; SMS; Vtran; and XLBIDST. | Under /CMC/scripts/: synopsys.tx.2022.12-SP1.csh | Command line: dft_shellGUI: dft_shell -gui |
| TestWeaver | https://www.synopsys.com/verification/virtual-prototyping/virtual-ecu/testweaver.html TestWeaver enables test automation, Requirement Modeling Language and basic parameter exploration with Silver and Virtualizer (when integration is released). | Contact cad@cmc.ca for more information if interested. | ||
| Timing Constraints Manager Apex | New in the Americas University bundle for 2024. Used to specify SoC/IP performance requirements and to guide implementation tools to meet these requirements. | Contact cad@cmc.ca for more information if interested. | ||
| VC Execution Manager, Functional Safety Manager, ML Platform, VIP Protocol Portfolio, VIP SOC Library | https://www.synopsys.com/verification/soc-verification-automation/vc-execution-manager.html | Contact cad@cmc.ca for more information if interested. | ||
| VC Static and Formal Platform | vS-2021; 2022.06-SP2-1 | https://www.synopsys.com/verification/static-and-formal-verification.html Functional verification using constraints and performance simulation. | Under /CMC/scripts/: synopsys.vc_static.2022.06-SP2-2.csh (Latest release on the STC disk) | vc_static_shell -mode64 |
| VC Formal Elite | https://www.synopsys.com/verification/simulation/vc-z01x.html Concurrent fault simulator used to deterministically measure fault coverage of a design and its related safety mechanisms. Simulates and injects stuck-at and transient faults in gate-level, switch-level, RTL, and behavioral descriptions of designs. The tool provides a wide range of features including statistical sampling, stimulus support for SystemVerilog testbenches , eVCD files, and flexible fault detection through strobing system tasks. | Contact cad@cmc.ca for more information if interested. | ||
| VCS | vV-2023.12 | https://www.synopsys.com/verification/simulation/vcs.html Functional verification simulation tool; works with Verdi for debug. | Contact cad@cmc.ca for more information if interested. | |
| Verdi Apex | 2022.06-SP2 2023.03-SP1 | https://www.synopsys.com/verification/debug/verdi-hw-sw-debug.html Advanced Verdi debug for simulation, static, and formal flows. | Under /CMC/scripts/: synopsys.verdi.2022.06-SP2.csh | GUI: verdi |
| Virtual Prototyping | https://www.synopsys.com/verification/virtual-prototyping.html Provides a complete solution to create, distribute and use virtual prototypes, which are fast, fully functional software models of systems that execute unmodified production code and provide higher debugging and analysis efficiency to users. | Contact cad@cmc.ca for more information if interested. | ||
| ZeBu Continuum Software | https://www.synopsys.com/verification/emulation.html Complete solution to develop hybrid prototypes, which combine a Virtual Prototype with hardware emulation. It supports both the Synopsys Virtualizer and Platform Architect virtual prototyping products. Note: In the 2024 Americas University bundle, this software has been dropped. | Contact cad@cmc.ca for more information if interested. | Command line: vcs |
Notes:
- Contact CMC Microsystems staff for a list of the University program software: cad@cmc.ca:
Synopsys (TCAD, QuantumATK, Photonics)
Supported Operating Systems
See the platform support documents online. See the complete list of Synopsys software including TCAD/QATK here.
Tool Information
| Tool Name | Version | READ ME | Environment Shell Script | Launching Command |
| IC Validator Elite | Under /CMC/tools/synopsys/: 2022.03-1 2022.12 | Signoff DRC or LVS checking (not simultaneous). Includes all features of ICV Base (Multi Patterning, Pattern Matching, FILL, and unlimited sessions of VUE). In addition, ICV Elite enables new technologies such as Explorer, and PERC. | Latest version under /CMC/scripts/: synopsys.icvalidator.2022.12.csh | Command line: icv |
| IC Validator Workbench | Under /CMC/tools/synopsys/: 2020.09 2022.03 2022.12 | Latest release: GDS layout editor for the TCAD tools; Windows version also available. Consult the training tutorials provided with Sentaurus to learn more about this software. | Latest version under /CMC/scripts/: synopsys.icv_workbench.2022.12.csh | GUI: icvwb |
| OptoCompiler Base, PrimeWave | Under /CMC/tools/synopsys/: (Latest release is 2023.03) | Part of the Photonic IC University package | Latest under /CMC/scripts/: synopsys.primewave.2023.03.csh | PrimeWave GUI: primewave |
| PS RSoft Photonic Device Tools | 2023.03 | Part of the Photonic IC University package | Under /CMC/scripts/: synopsys.photonicsolutions.2023.03.csh | Run OptoDesigner: optodesigner Run RSoft Photonics tools: bcad |
| QuantumATK | Under /CMC/tools/synopsys/: 2021.06 2022.03 2023.09 | Information about this software here. | Under /CMC/scripts/: synopsys.quantumatk.2021.06.csh synopsys.quantumatk.2022.03.csh synopsys.quantumatk.2023.09.csh | quantumatk |
| Raphael | Under /CMC/tools/synopsys/: 2021.06 2022.03 | For extracting 2D and 3D resistance, capacitance and inductance, to optimise on-chip parasitics for multi-level interconnect structures in small cells. Only release in 2021. As of release 2020.09a, Raphael no longer runs with a GUI interface. | Under /CMC/scripts/: synopsys.raphael.2021.06.csh synopsys.raphael.2022.03.csh | raphael |
| Raphael and Raphael FX | Under /CMC/tools/synopsys/: 2022.12 2023.12 | New form for this extraction tool. Both run from the command line. Information about this software here. | Under /CMC/scripts/: synopsys.raphael.2022.12.csh synopsys.raphael.2023.12.csh and synopsys.raphael_fx.2022.12.csh synopsys.raphael_fx.2023.12.csh | raphael or raphael_fx |
| Sentaurus | Under /CMC/tools/synopsys/: 2022.03 2022.03-SP2 2022.12 2023.09 2023.12 | Information about this software here. | Under /CMC/scripts/: synopsys.sentaurus.2022.03.csh synopsys.sentaurus.2022.03-SP2.csh synopsys.sentaurus.2022.12.csh synopsys.sentaurus.2023.09.csh synopsys.sentaurus.2023.12.csh | swb (Workbench) sprocess (Process) sdevice (Device) sde (Structure Editor) svisual (graphing window) inspect (graphing window)
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S-Litho Base S-Metro | Information about this software here. | Contact cad@cmc.ca for more information if interested. | ||
Taurus Medici | (removed in 2024) | In the 2024 Americas University Tools bundle, Taurus Medici has been removed and replaced by Sentaurus Device. To ask about this change, please contact cad@cmc.ca. | ||
| Taurus TSUPREM4 | (removed in 2024) | In the 2024 Americas University Tools bundle, Taurus TSUPREM4 has been removed and replaced by Sentaurus Process. To ask about this change, please contact cad@cmc.ca. |
AMD Xilinx
Supported Operating Systems
Supported operating systems for Vivado are listed here.
Tool Information
| Tool Name | Version | README/Installed | Environment Shell Script | Launching Command |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISE_DS | 14.7 | Released in 2014. | Under /CMC/scripts/: xilinx.14.7.csh | ise |
| Vitis | 2023.1 2023.2.1 | See web page here. | Under /CMC/scripts/: xilinx.vitis.2023.1.csh (Latest release on the STC disk) | vitis |
| Vivado | 2023.1 2023.2 | Latest release on the STC disk. Support videos and references here. | Under /CMC/scripts/: xilinx.vivado.2023.1.csh or xilinx.vivado.2023.2.1.csh | vivado |