How to snap to grid a Cadence Layout
In DRC checks, the WARNING “OFFGRID vertex on layer M1 at location xx,xxx,xxx in cell XXX”. …
Cadence, Circuit Design
Cadence, Circuit Design
How to Find Warning Errors in Cadence (or ignore them)
It is a bit annoying working with schematics in Cadence Virtuoso, and you “CHECK&SAVE” to see the window emerging with the same warnings you already know. …
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Circuit Design, Integrated Circuits
An Overview of On-chip Inductors for Integrated Circuits IC. Types, Pro & Cons
Is it possible to integrate Inductors on-chip? What kind of inductors are available in IC? Are they feasible and useful?
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FPGA, Mixed Signal, VHDL
Clock Generator in a FPGA: Full code
How to program an FPGA to output a square clock signal with a variable frequency and with two non-overlapping clock signals. …
Electronics, Energy Harvesting
How to measure the Power of a Thermoelectric genenerator or TEG
Thermoelectric generators (TEG) produce electrical energy from a temperature gradient, but…
- How do I plot the power curve?
- Which voltage range could I extract?
- What would be the minimum temperature difference to generate a determinate voltage (ex. for a cold start-up)?
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Arduino, Data Visualization
How to Plot signals from Arduino via Serial Port with RealTerm: Tutorial
Plot a processed signal from Arduino COM Port in real-time is a useful practise when working with sensors, especially for debugging and developing. …
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Analog, Cadence, Circuit Design
How to performe a Monte Carlo Simulation in Cadence Virtuoso
Monte Carlo analysis is a statistical technique used to analyze the behavior of a circuit under varying conditions of PVT (Process, Voltage and Temperature) caused by manufacturing or environmental variations (temperature, voltage, mismatch, etc)
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Cadence, Circuit Design
How to export a Plot from a Cadence Simulation to graph in Matlab
How to plot in Matlab a simulation from Cadence? How to export a Cadence graph to Matlab?
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Circuit Design, Integrated Circuits
How is the Design Process of Microchips: Analog IC Design Flow to Tapeout
To fabricate a prototype of a IC chip is very expensive and it needs from several months up to 1 year to be finished. WHY???
Let’s explore all the designing steps that a CHIP requires… …
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Electronics
What are the meaning of Vdd and Vss? Vcc and Vee?? GND?
It has always been a bit intriguing and even confusing the nomenclature of these power supply voltages (Vdd and Vss) or (Vcc and Vee). But Why? …
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Robotics, Sumo
How to make the best sumo Robot Wheels to increase the Grip and Torque
Fabricating silicone customized sumo wheels is a crucial factor to obtain high friction and therefore increase traction, torque and grip. …
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Electronics, Energy Harvesting
Lab Characterization of the Panasonic AM-1456
Here the solar cell Panasonic AM-1456 is going to be tested in the lab. These measurements were taken in terms of choosing a solar cell for energy harvesting. …