Apply To

Lists the instances for which body contacts need to be created.

Type

Provides a list of body contacts defined in the technology file. Select the required type of body contact.

Net

Lists the nets that are connected to objects in the active Modgen. All body contacts are attached to the selected net.

Net combo box lists the nets that are connected to objects in the active Modgen. To choose a net that is present in the cellview, but not in the current Modgen, type the net name in the Net box. The entry is validated against all existing nets in the current cellView. If a matching net is not available in the current cellView, then a warning message is issued and the net is created.

Layer

Lets you select the reference layer for the body contacts.

Environment Variable: modgenDefVCSRefPurpose

Separation

Specifies the distance (in microns) between the body contacts and devices. This value is added to minimum DRC to space the body contact.

You can also specify a negative value in this field. When you specify a negative value, the body contact is placed inside of the value that Modgen is calculating as a legal DRC distance.

Remember Values

Saves the specified values for all dummy devices.

Environment Variable: modgenRememberBodyContactVals