Cadence Virtuoso: Common Source (CS) Amplifier Layout Design | VLSI Lab #11
🚀 *Common Source Amplifier Layout Design*
Today we are building a Common Source Amplifier Layout from scratch in Cadence Virtuoso.
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📌 What You’ll Learn Today:
💥 Analog Routing: Handling the bias and load connections without creating massive parasitic resistance.
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💥 Post-Layout Simulation: Using QRC Extraction to see the real-world performance of your amplifier.
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⏰ *Timestamps* :
00:06 – Let's Begin!
00:55 – Launch Layout XL
01:28 – Connectivity: Generate All from Sources
02:27 – Shift + F
02:50 – Check your Schematic quickly!
03:34 – Connectivity: Show/Hide All Incomplete Nets
04:06 – Note what happens when you Rotate your MOSFETs!
06:27 – Announcement for You!!!
10:02 – Check Description 👇🏻
11:07 – Let's Continue!
12:44 – Body Terminal - Focus!
14:00 – How to Flip the MOSFET!!!
16:02 – Connect the Output Terminal
16:34 – Connect the GND
16:44 – Connect the VDD
16:50 – Connect Vbias
17:05 – Error Avoidance
17:30 – Connect Vin
18:23 – Time for ASSURA
18:42 – Run DRC
19:34 – Run LVS
20:29 – Run QRC
21:50 – av_extracted view
22:11 – Shift + F & view the Parasitics!
25:00 – Next Lab: Differential Amplifier
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