Layout editor settings and tricks

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Matching techniques
3. Dummies

Basic Layout editor settings

To prevent DRC errors and simplify layout, check the following setting in Layout Editor (hotkey E):

• Activate Pin Names checkbox

Basic layout editor settings

Basic layout editor settings

DRD off

DRD warning on

DRD stop on

Basic inverter layers

Basic inverter layers with guard rings

CMOS inverter layout 3D view

Inverter layout tutorial in Cadence Virtuoso