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Message started by ontheverge on Nov 7^th, 2010, 1:07am

Title: convert spectre model file to hspice file
Post by ontheverge on Nov 7^th, 2010, 1:07am

Hi,

I don't have hspice simulator on cadence, but have access to Avant Hspice simulator. I'm wondering if it's possible to convert spectre model file (.scs) to hspice compatible model file and how?

thanks,

Steve

Title: Re: convert spectre model file to hspice file
Post by Geoffrey_Coram on Nov 8^th, 2010, 6:07am

It's usually possible, though it could be a lot of work, depending on how complicated the model file is.

First thing to check is that all the models referenced are standard models (eg, bsim3v3) -- if you have a Cadence-proprietary models, then you're out of luck.

(I hope you have a recent HSpice -- Avant! was bought out years ago.)

If the library is complicated -- and you care about the complications -- then I'd recommend asking your foundry for HSpice models. Things like corner models and statistics could be a nuisance to translate.