Addon Drawings
Addons
are self-installing drawing folders that can contain layouts,
schematics, additional files and CHM help files that integrate
into the main LASI help. Simply unzip and run the executable.
Addons now also install their help files in a browser readable form in
the Lasi7/Help directory. This makes the download slightly larger but
lets you read the help text if you cannot read CHM files.
Polymumps_rules_setup.zip
(feedback appreciated) DRC file and design rule examples for PolyMUMPs MEMS
process. For more information and to request design kits and libraries
go to http://www.memscap.com or http://www.mosis.com/support/mems.
Requires LASI version 7.0.42 or later. Approx 75KB.
Textbook_setup.zip
Basic device and schematic drawings used in associated textbook first chapters. Approx.
98KB.
Mosis_rules_setup.zip
Drawings of MOSIS design rules and layer definitions. Approx.
100KB.
Imager_setup.zip
A simple CMOS imager IC design project. This is preliminary but is
fairly elaborate and demonstrates methods for laying out and doing Spice
simulations of a large and unusual type of circuit design. Approx
780KB.
Libtutor_setup.zip
Tutorial that shows how Spice Extraction can be done from a cell layout.
Formerly included in system install, now separate. Approx. 530KB.
Otatutor2_setup.zip
Revised tutorial that shows how to use LasiCkt and LasiMx utilities to wire an
opamp from individual CMOS transistor cells. Approx. 590KB.
Mxtutor_setup.zip
Tutorial that shows how to use LasiMx utility to wire an
opamp from individual MOS transistor cells. Formerly included in system
install, now separate. Approx. 740KB.
Padtutor_setup.zip
Tutorial that shows how to build a padframe cell and connect in test
circuits so that the full layout can be compiled and
simulated by applying power and signals only to the external pads. Contains
new examples. Approx. 340KB.
Msulib_setup.zip
Mississippi State's original cell library suitable for educational
use. It has been reworked for MOSIS SCMOS
and SCMOS SUBM with stackable or non-stackable vias and for and
Spice simulation. The cell layout names now have an "_se"
suffix for Submicron, Extended (metal). Approx.
880KB.
Note: The MsuLib cells may not meet
the latest MOSIS design rules sections 5 and 6. Check with MOSIS
if the library dimensions will still pass. Alternate DRC files are
included.
2uchip_setup.zip
Although outdated, the 2UCHIP CN20
design example is still popular. The 2UCHIP download has been
completely revised to work with the latest versions of LASI. The
Zip file contains a self-installing executable. Approx. 480KB.
Up_down_setup.zip Up_down counter circuit originally available from http://www.cmosedu.com.
This is a short tutorial to show alternate
ways to compile a layout or schematic into a Spice circuit file. Approx.
250KB.
Cn20.zip
CN20 process design rule drawings. Obsolete -- Do not use for new
designs, but educational.
MOSIS
Design Rules
www.mosis.com/files/scmos/scmos.pdf
This is the link to MOSIS SCMOS Rules PDF file. To find design
rules for the process you are using (SCMOS, SUBM, DEEP) select the diagram of
the rule by layer or rule number. This is a nice PDF document that
formerly had to be viewed one rule at a time.
Documents and Software
Msulib_chm.zip
Mississippi State's documentation for MsuLib
cell library. This has been translated from UNIX to a Windows
condensed help metafile (CHM) file. Approx. 1.85MB
Dxf_14.zip AutoCAD's write up of DXF
format condensed into a single CHM file. Approx. 104KB.
Cif_S_L.pdf
Original CIF documentation by Sproull and Lyon in PDF format.
Starting_WinLASI_7v02.zip
Slightly out of date Simon Harpham's step by step introduction for
using LASI. If you have not used CAD systems for IC development
in general, and are just starting to use LASI, many things may
be confusing. Reading this should help greatly.
http://www.edpataky.com/VLSI/index.html Shareware (free for education) 3D view program for LASI
TLC cell files written by Ed Pataky. Program is in Java so you need
a Java Runtime Environment.
Miscellaneous Links
http://www.cmosedu.com/cmos1/winspice/winspice.htm
This is a link to a Spice
simulator. WinSpice is available free, but after 30 days will reduce its
capabilities unless you purchase a license. It still will be useful for
moderate size circuits. You can use the older version that does not
expire in some cases.
http://www.cmosedu.com/cmos1/winlasi/lasiproj/scells.htm Our main page at cmosedu.com
for IC design course related materials. Maintained by R.J.Baker.
http://www.cmosedu.com/cmos1/winlasi/winlasi.htm
Windows LASI page at http://cmosedu.com where you can download
sample layouts. Maintained by R.J.Baker.
http://www.cnf.cornell.edu/cnf_spie9.html
Link to Cornell's Spie Handbook section describing GDSII format.
