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convert spectre model file to hspice file
Nov 07th, 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?

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Steve
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Re: convert spectre model file to hspice file
Reply #1 - Nov 8th, 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.
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