Python PCells .. Where to start?

[Reotaro Hashemoto]

Hi all!

Would anyone please suggest the correct start point to learn Python
Pcells creation?

Do you think that Python Pcells is better than SKILL Pcells in terms
of simplicity and control over more complex cells?

Thanks,
Ahmad

 

[Riad KACED]

Dear Ahamd,

We have had some discussion previously in this forum about python,
pcells ... etc.

Q1: I think Ciranova's Pycell studio is a good point to start with.
People from Ciranova are very likely to comment on your question and
give you the best advice on this. Meantime you could start looking at:

1. The LSI Python for OpenAccess: Python4oa
http://www.si2.org/openeda.si2.org/projects/python4oa/

2. The Ciranova Python API
www.ciranova.com/documents/process_portable_pycells.pdf

3 I have gone through a web site for 'Open Pcells' something but I
can't remember the exact location off the top of my head :-( Google
would be of better help I guess.

Q2: I didn't personally use the Ciranova Pycell Studio, I have just
gave it a glance for evaluation a little while back. I prefer then let
'experienced' people to talk about it. This discussion might be
helpful for you as well : http://groups.google.com/group/comp.cad.cadence/browse_thread/thread/7d168301e4c90418?

Have a nice day,
Riad.