Product Documentation
Virtuoso Technology Database Checker User Guide
Product Version IC23.1, June 2023


Contents

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Using the Technology Database Checker

Overview

OpenAccess Technology Database
TechDB Checker Features
TechDB Checker Flow

Prerequisites for Using TechDB Checker

Running TechDB Checker

Viewing the Technology File

Viewing Tool Requirements

Viewing Logs

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Analyzing Results

Reporting Features

Viewing the Summary Report

Generating the Summary Report
Summary Report Content

Viewing the Detailed Report

Generating the Detailed Report
Detailed Report Content

Viewing Tools Compliance Results

Viewing Functions Compliance Results

Viewing Missing Control Section Items

Viewing Interconnect Constraints Items

Viewing Missing Layer Definitions

Viewing Layer Rules

Viewing Missing Placement Grids

Viewing Missing Routing Grids

Viewing Missing Devices

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Technology Database Checker Forms

Virtuoso Technology Database Checker Form

Check These Tools Form

Layers Checked Form

TOOL Form

Tool Form for Missing Constraints

Tool Form for Found Constraints

Layer Form for Missing Constraints

Layer Form for Found Constraints

Log and Report Text Window

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I find information about the missing and found constraints for a Cadence tool?

Can I view a layer-based list of missing and found constraints for Cadence tools?

What is the difference between the summary report and the detailed report?

Where can I get details about errors, warnings, and notices on technology database sections?

What are mutually exclusive and duplicate constraints?

How can I identify mutually exclusive and duplicate constraints?


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