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On-Demand Training - Analog/Mixed Signal (AMS) and Eldo Platform

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The contents of this library will help you learn about the Eldo Platform's rich feature set for accurate, fast interactive analog IC design and verification.

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Access to new training content added during the subscription period
Knowledge assessments to measure learning progress

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Learning Center Overview and Eldo Curriculum

Learn how to navigate the Mentor Learning Center and view a curriculum map for each user role.

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Learning Center Overview

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Eldo Platform Unique Advanced Features

In this learning path, you will learn about electrothermal simulation, reliability simulation, performing effective optimizations, and sensitivity analysis.

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Optimization in Eldo

Eldo Platform Unique Advanced Features 5 Chapters

In this learning path, you will learn about electrothermal simulation, reliability simulation, performing effective optimizations, and sensitivity analysis.

1 Optimizer Essentials 17 Topics

Optimization Challenges
Optimization Flow
Optimization in Eldo
Knowledge Check 1: Optimization Flow
Lab: Creating Reference Simulations, Optimization Simulation
Design Variables
Knowledge Check 2: Design Variables
Lab: Specifying Design Variables, Optimization Simulation
Design Objectives
Knowledge Check 3: Design Objectives
Lab: Specifying Design Objectives, Optimization Simulation
Optimizer Algorithms
.otm Results File
Results Analysis
Knowledge Check 4: Optimization Results
Lab: Default Settings Modifications, Optimization Simulation
Assessment: Optimizer Essentials

2 Optimizer Advanced Topics 13 Topics

Scaling Variable and Objective
Knowledge Check 1: Scaling and Variables
Prevent Inconsistency Due to Inadequate Specifications
Defining Robust and Appropriate Specifications
Knowledge Check 2: Prevent Inconsistency
One-Dimenension Cases - Bisection and Secant Methods
One-Dimenension Cases - Search Method
Lab: One Target, Optimization Simulation
Optimizer Examples
Inner Sweep Parameters
Outer Sweep Parameters
Knowledge Check 3: One Dimension and Parameter Sweep
Assessment: Optimizer Advanced Topics

3 Electrothermal Simulation 17 Topics

Electro-thermal Challenge
Temperature Fluctuation
Classical Scenario
Knowledge Check 1: Basics
Setting up Electro-thermal Simulation
Plotting Electro-thermal Results
Knowledge Check 2: Intermediate
Lab: Beginner, Electrothermal Simulation
Thermal Network
Simulation Modes
Simulation Challenges
Tempnode Command
Knowledge Check 3: Advanced
Lab: Intermediate, Electrothermal Simulation
Application - PLL Jitter Degradation
Application - PLL Thermal Results
Assessment: Electrothermal Simulation

4 Reliability Analysis Essentials 16 Topics

Reliability Trends
Reliability Challenge
Physical Stress Effect
Knowledge Check 1: Physical Stress Effect
Technology Factors
Reliability Interative Flows
Introduction to Reliability Simulation
Lab: Introduction to Reliability Simulation
Knowledge Check 2: Reliability Flows
.AGEMODEL Command
Knowledge Check 3: agemodel
.AGE Command
Plotting Reliability Data
Knowledge Check 4: age plot command
Lab: Playing with .age mode command, Reliability Simulation
Assessment: Reliability Analysis Essentials

5 Reliability Analysis Advanced Topics 14 Topics

Reliability Advanced Features
Reliability and Monte Carlo Variation
Age Sensitivity
Knowledge Check 1: Reliability and Statistical
Reliability Model Creation
Available Aging Model
Knowledge Check 2: Model Creation
Lab: Precompiled Advanced Model, Reliability Simulation
UDRM Functions
Interface Functions, Model Templates and Compilation
Knowledge Check 3: UDRM and Interface Functions
Reliability Debug and Summary
Lab: link_eldo Application, Reliability Simulation
Assessment: Reliability Analysis Advanced Topics

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Eldo Control Language

In this learning path, you will learn about Eldo Control Language, Testbenches and Task syntaxes. It includes ECL grammar associated to various tips and tricks

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Why Eldo Control Language?

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Eldo Platform Basic

Perfect training if you absolutely don’t know another Spice simulator. In case you already have Spice knowledge, please check the Eldo Essentials content.

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Eldo Netlist Example

Eldo Platform Basic 8 Chapters

Perfect training if you absolutely don’t know another Spice simulator. In case you already have Spice knowledge, please check the Eldo Essentials content.

1 Eldo Platform Basic Learning Path Overview 1 Topic

Story board preview

2 How to Start Eldo 7 Topics

Eldo Netlist Example
Find Information in the Eldo ASCII Output File
Knowledge Check 1: How to start
Getting Stated with EZwave
Knowledge Check 2: Basic features of Ezwave
Lab: Become Familiar with Eldo
Assessment: How to Start Eldo

3 Basic Devices and Analyses Syntax 2 Topics

Lab:Eldo Devices and Analyses
Knowledge Check: Basic Analyses Syntax

4 Sources Syntax 1 Topic

Lab: Eldo Sources and Models

5 Multiple Runs Syntax 3 Topics

Parameter Sweep Analysis (.STEP)
Re-run Eldo with a Modified Netlist (.ALTER)
Lab:Multiple-run_simulations

6 How to Extract Information from Simulation Results 4 Topics

Waveform Definition
Extract Measurement Overview
Re-compute Extract without Re-runing the Simulation
Lab:Basic Post-Processing

7 DC and Transient Algorithms 7 Topics

DC Algorithms
Newton Raphson
DC Convergence Aides
Initial Conditions
Solve DC Convergence Problems
Transient Algorithms
Lab:DC Convergence and Accuracy Control

8 Advanced Eldo Features 3 Topics

Optimization Analysis
Electro Thermal Introduction
Aging Analysis

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Analog FastSPICE (AFS) Platform Essentials

This course is an introduction to Analog FastSPICE (AFS) Platform. This Learning Path covers the basics of spice simulation, and AFS features.

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AFS: Spice Overview

Analog FastSPICE (AFS) Platform Essentials 9 Chapters

This course is an introduction to Analog FastSPICE (AFS) Platform. This Learning Path covers the basics of spice simulation, and AFS features.

1 AFS Platform Overview 4 Topics

AFS: Spice Overview
AFS: Netlists Part 1
AFS: Netlists Part 2
Assessment: AFS Platform Overview

2 AFS DC Convergence 9 Topics

AFS: DC Algorithms
AFS: Equation Formulation
AFS: Newton Raphson
Knowledge check 1: DC Convergence
AFS: DC Convergence Aids
AFS: Initial Conditions
AFS: Multiple DC Solutions
Knowledge check 2 : DC Convergence
Assessment: DC Convergence

3 AFS: Transient Analysis 4 Topics

AFS: Transient Algorithms
AFS: Finite Difference Approximation Techniques
AFS: LTE and Time Step Control
Assessment: Transient Analysis

4 AFS Circuit Reduction 3 Topics

AFS: Post-Layout Simulation
AFS: Parasitic Reduction & RC Trimming
Assessment: Circuit Reduction

5 AFS Accuracy and Performance Settings 6 Topics

AFS: Factors That Affect Accuracy
AFS: Accuracy Options - Part 1
AFS: Accuracy Options - Part 2
AFS: AFS Modes
AFS: Performance Settings
Accuracy and Performance Settings: Assessment

6 AFS AMS Packager 3 Topics

AFS: AMS Packager Overview
AFS: AMS Packager Additional Capabilities
Assessment: AMS Packager

7 Transient Noise 4 Topics

AFS: Transient Noise Introduction
AFS: Transient Noise Accuracy and Performance
AFS: Transient Noise Performance Options
Assessment

8 RF Analyses 4 Topics

AFS: RF Introduction
AFS: RF Analysis
AFS: RF General Guidelines
Assessment

9 EZwave 6 Topics

EZwave Basic Capabilities
EZwave Measurement Tool and Cursors
EZwave Waveform Calculator
EZwave Parameter Table and Parameter Analyzer Tool
Lab: EZ Wave
Assessment: EZ Wave

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Eldo Platform Essentials

You will learn about DC convergence mechanisms, Premier technology and other algorithms, Eldo post processing, EZwave and automate design checking.

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DC Partitioning

Eldo Platform Essentials 9 Chapters

You will learn about DC convergence mechanisms, Premier technology and other algorithms, Eldo post processing, EZwave and automate design checking.

1 Eldo Platform Essential Learning Path Overview 1 Topic

Story board preview

2 DC Convergence 17 Topics

DC Partitioning
Algebraic Equations
Newton-Raphson Algorithm
Knowledge Check 1: Matrix Related
Discontinuity Configurations
DC Convergence Aids
Convergence Aid Methods
Knowledge Check 2: DC Convergence Aids
Improve DC Convergence
Save/Reload Simulation DC Information
Save/Reload Simulation Transient Information
DC Convergence Troubleshooting
Knowledge Check 3: Initial Conditions
Strange DC Results
Knowledge Check 4: Toubleshootings
Knowledge Check 5: DC Domain Extracts
Lab: Try Various assistances, DC convergence

3 Eldo Classic 7 Topics

Transient Algorithms
Knowledge Check 1: Algorithms
Knowledge Check 2: Accuracy and Performance
Debug Generalities
Error Code 2 and 6 Causes
Knowledge Check 3: Debug
Lab: Eldo Classic

4 Simulation Speed-Up 3 Topics

Knowledge Check 1: Large Circuit Simulation
Knowledge Check 2: Multithreading
Knowledge Check 3: MPRUN

5 Eldo Premier 1 Topic

Lab: Eldo Premier

6 Post Layout 1 Topic

Lab: Post layout simulation

7 Extract 9 Topics

Extract Introduction
Knowledge Check 1: Basics
Extract Outputs and Error Management
Sweep Analysis
Knowledge Check 2 : Less Known Features
DEFWAVE Example
Optimisation Example
Knowledge Check 3: Examples
Lab:Extract

8 EZwave 9 Topics

Waveform Calculator
Parameter Analyzer Tool
Knowledge Check 1: Standard Features
Power Analysis
Knowledge Check 2: Power and Current Analyses
Waveform Compare
TCL Scripting
Knowledge Check 3: Less Known Features
Lab: Ezwave

9 Automate Design Checking 2 Topics

High Impedence Principles
Lab: Automate Design Checking

7 Learning Paths

35 Chapters

222 Topics

14 Hours of Video

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On-Demand Training - Analog/Mixed Signal (AMS) and Eldo Platform

12 month subscription
Access to cloud-based environment for hands-on lab exercises
Access to new training content added during the subscription period
Knowledge assessments to measure learning progress

Starting at
USD $2500.00 / year

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Content Details

Learning Center Overview and Eldo Curriculum

Learning Center Overview

Learning Center Overview and Eldo Curriculum 1 Chapter

1 Learning Center Overview and Eldo Curriculum 2 Topics

Eldo Platform Unique Advanced Features

Optimization in Eldo

Eldo Platform Unique Advanced Features 5 Chapters

1 Optimizer Essentials 17 Topics

2 Optimizer Advanced Topics 13 Topics

3 Electrothermal Simulation 17 Topics

4 Reliability Analysis Essentials 16 Topics

5 Reliability Analysis Advanced Topics 14 Topics

Eldo Control Language

Why Eldo Control Language?

Eldo Control Language 3 Chapters

1 ECL Presentation 7 Topics

2 ECL Essentials 14 Topics

Eldo Platform Basic

Eldo Netlist Example

Eldo Platform Basic 8 Chapters

1 Eldo Platform Basic Learning Path Overview 1 Topic

2 How to Start Eldo 7 Topics

3 Basic Devices and Analyses Syntax 2 Topics

4 Sources Syntax 1 Topic

5 Multiple Runs Syntax 3 Topics

6 How to Extract Information from Simulation Results 4 Topics

7 DC and Transient Algorithms 7 Topics

8 Advanced Eldo Features 3 Topics

Analog FastSPICE (AFS) Platform Essentials

AFS: Spice Overview

Analog FastSPICE (AFS) Platform Essentials 9 Chapters

1 AFS Platform Overview 4 Topics

2 AFS DC Convergence 9 Topics

3 AFS: Transient Analysis 4 Topics

4 AFS Circuit Reduction 3 Topics

5 AFS Accuracy and Performance Settings 6 Topics

6 AFS AMS Packager 3 Topics

7 Transient Noise 4 Topics

8 RF Analyses 4 Topics

9 EZwave 6 Topics

Eldo Platform Essentials

DC Partitioning

Eldo Platform Essentials 9 Chapters

1 Eldo Platform Essential Learning Path Overview 1 Topic

2 DC Convergence 17 Topics

3 Eldo Classic 7 Topics

4 Simulation Speed-Up 3 Topics

5 Eldo Premier 1 Topic

6 Post Layout 1 Topic

7 Extract 9 Topics

8 EZwave 9 Topics

9 Automate Design Checking 2 Topics

Eldo Platform Essentials Exam

Eldo Platform Essentials Exam 1 Chapter

1 Eldo Platform Essentials Exam 1 Topic

mouse On-Demand Training - Analog/Mixed Signal (AMS) and Eldo Platform

On-Demand Training - Analog/Mixed Signal (AMS) and Eldo Platform

On-Demand Training - Analog/Mixed Signal (AMS) and Eldo Platform