SiP to Virtuoso Layout Assisted Import and Export Flows
The assisted import flow is used to import changes made in a SiP file and merge them with an existing library in the Virtuoso RF Solution. The flow provides an environment to review an incoming SiP file for layers, vias, new or modified instances, placement, routing, mapping with the golden schematic, and comparison of IC layout with IC abstract. The Virtuoso libraries are updated with the changes from the SiP file. You must also verify the SiP file against the golden schematic.
The assisted export flow helps ensure the seamless interoperability between Virtuoso and Allegro to avoid losing data during file transfers. This flow is more suitable for ECOs. The type of edits supported for updating a SiP layout include routing, placement, connectivity, die pin edits, die abstract re-mastering or renumbering, and SMD creation. Some of the edits, such as die or BGA creation, scribe, shrink, and thermal expansion are not supported for updates in a SiP file.
The following diagram depicts the overall flow.
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