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Support Note: Synopsys® Multiphysics EDA University Bundle Release Notes

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The Synopsys® Multiphysics EDA University Bundle Research notes present the latest information on products available to Subscribers for multiphysics simulation—including electromagnetic, thermal, and mechanical effects—for semiconductors including multi-die design and analog/mixed-sign design. For more information about the CAD software we license and our related services, please contact [email protected].

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Support Note: Synopsys® 2026 Global University Tools Bundle Release Notes

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The 2026 Synopsys® Global University Tools Bundle Release Notes present the latest information for the 2026 academic program licenses available to Subscribers, including products added, removed, current products and add-on bundles. For more information about the CAD software we license and our related services, please contact [email protected].

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Support Note: Synopsys® RedHawk-SC University Bundle Release Notes

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The Synopsys® Redhawk-SC University Bundle Release Notes present the latest information on products available to Subscribers for digital power integrity, EM/IR analysis, and dynamic voltage drop coverage for digital IP and SoCs. For more information about the CAD software we license and our related services, please contact [email protected].

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

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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

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

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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 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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Writing Scripts and Text Files for a Linux Operating Systems

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To create shell scripts, job scheduler instructions and other text files, subscribers will have to edit and save files in our VCAD Cloud, our CAD Compute Cluster, and local Linux accounts if using our Sustainable Technology Configuration (STC) disk. To learn more about our STC network, please see our webpage here: STC Server Network Sustainable

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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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CMC Cloud Cadence iLS Series: Virtuoso® Layout Design Basics (VLDB) vIC 6.1.7 (Course ID: 84460EC)

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Table of Contents This document is a companion document for the Cadence iLS training course Virtuoso® Layout Design Basics (VLDB) vIC 6.1.7. It is meant to be reviewed, along with the training course materials from Cadence, for how to complete the lab materials using the CMC cloud. For information on getting access to Cadence iLS

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Using CMC Cloud Design Environment – Windows

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Table of Contents Introduction CMC cloud design environments are virtual on-demand secure design environments. These environments include CAD tool suites and can host Process Design Kits (PDKs). This document guide you to use CMC cloud where you can perform your research. Accessing CMC cloud Access to CMC cloud is included with many of the CAD Tools available

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

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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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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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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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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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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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FPGA/GPU Cluster

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The latest state-of-the-art acceleration technologies including the Alveo FPGAs, and Tesla V100 GPUs, closely coupled with server processors constitute the backbone of this cluster. The software stack consists of a complete ecosystem of machine learning frameworks, libraries and runtime targeting heterogeneous computing accelerators. FPGA/GPU Cluster Software Stack The FPGA/GPU cluster supports three the most commonly

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Synopsys Technology CAD Tools

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Synopsys provides a comprehensive portfolio of Technology CAD tools. Technology Computer-Aided Design (TCAD) refers to the use of computer simulations to develop and optimize micro- and nanotechnology processing steps and the resulting devices. These TCAD tools support a broad range of applications, such as CMOS, power electronics, memory, image sensors, solar cells, and analog/RF devices.

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Synopsys Design Tools

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Synopsys provides a comprehensive portfolio of tools for silicon design, synthesis and verification. Software tools available in this bundle include: Custom Design Digital Design Silicon Lifecycle Management Verification Added in Spring, 2026: Totem, RedHawk SC ET and Helic (VeloceRF, RaptorX) For more information, see the Synopsys University Program. Support Notes For more information about the software

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SolidWorks Software Packages

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SolidWorks Software Packages cover 2D and 3D part modelling, large assembly design, sheet metal and weldments, surfacing, molds, product configuration, and 3D rendering and design analysis for manufacturing and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM). For a full list of the SolidWorks tools available in this package, please refer to the SolidWorks Quick Start Guide. We offer Standard and

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Siemens Higher Education Program (HEP)

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The Siemens Higher Education Program (HEP) for CMC academic subscribers includes: Custom IC Design (was Tanner Suite) —Consists of fully-integrated front-end and back-end tools, from schematic capture, circuit simulation, and waveform probing to physical layout and simulation. For more details, see the full product description. Design, Verification and Test—Catapult ® Ultra, VistaTM, ReqTracerTM, Questa (including

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Keysight Technologies PathWave Software Platform

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Everybody belong to you Keysight Technologies PathWave software platform is a set of CAD tools for high-frequency system, circuit and modelling applications. The following products are available to subscribers: Advanced Design System (ADS) — Circuit design and simulation software with extensive libraries and design guides; EM Design (EMPro) — Electromagnetic modelling and simulation software for 3D

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Altera Development Tools

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The Intel FPGA Development tools include the following software: Quartus Prime (both Standard and Pro. Edition)—provides a complete, multi-platform design environment for Intel FPGA, SoCs, and CPLDs. It includes tools to enable users to perform from design entry and synthesis to optimization, verification, and simulation, including partial reconfiguration for the supported device families such as

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CMC Cloud for Academics in Canada

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Important Note: There is currently an issue with CMC Cloud Turbo, preventing users from accessing their storage. While we are resolving this issue, we recommend not using the Turbo system. CMC cloud provides secure, high-performance, remotely accessible EDA resources for the design of advanced microsystems and nanotechnologies. Quick Start Guides Access CMC cloud Turbo Access

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CoventorMP MEMS Design Platform

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CoventorMP (MEMS+ and CoventorWare) provides 3D MEMS simulation, analysis, and design automation software for the development of micro- and nano-scale devices and systems. These modules cover the full MEMS design flow for system-level simulation, layout generation, and finite element analysis (FEA) and model generators for IC simulators. The list includes: CoventorWare Designer for MEMS physical design,

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COMSOL Multiphysics

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The COMSOL Multiphysics engineering simulation software environment facilitates all steps in the modelling process − defining your geometry, meshing, specifying your physics, solving, and then visualizing your results. COMSOL provides software solutions for multiphysics modelling. Through CMC, you can access the following: Finite element analysis (FEA) and simulation capabilities Modelling capabilities for defining geometry, meshing and physical

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Cadence University Software

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The Cadence University Software program includes: Custom Integrated Circuits/Analog/RF Design products Digital Design and Signoff products Verification platform PCB Design and Analysis products Applied Wave Research (AWR) for MMICs, RF ICs, antennae, radar systems designs and more Multiphysics System Analysis CAD tools for EMC/EMI and thermal integrity studies Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) meshing and solver

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CAD HPC Computing

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Note: Starting January 2025, the CAD Compute Cluster service will be unavailable indefinitely as we explore options to update its hardware and software to deliver a high-quality, reliable service. This change does not affect our VCAD Cloud or Turbo Cloud platforms. Recognizing that this type of service is valuable to our subscribers, we provide the following

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Altium Designer

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Altium Designer is an EDA software package used for implementing schematic, PCB design, FPGA and embedded software design as well as providing Mixed-Signal simulation, and analog and digital circuit analysis. All capabilities are provided with a common project view and data model while allowing users to customize the workspace to suit their particular way to

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