dw-2000 v8.75 Training Videos

Find below a collection of complementary training videos used during the virtual classes provided by Design Workshop Technologies.

NOTE: To fully complete the training exercises, you need the workbook which is provided to the virtual class participants.

Quick tour of the dw-2000 interface
In this video, we introduce the software interface and terminology.

(00:00) Introduction and contact information.
(02:57) Locating the documentation.
(03:55) Software version, build number, serial number.
(05:09) Locating software updates, and update contents.
(05:57) Opening a library file.
(06:40) Sample library and GPE folder locations.
(07:45) Library file versus GDSII and OASIS files.
(08:45) Library Manager window overview.
(09:38) Structure information window.
(10:50) Layout navigation using mouse and keyboard shortcuts.
(14:08) Navigation using the navigator window.
(16:10) Navigation using command in the command line interfaces.
(16:38) Layer tool window.
(18:20) Layout Coordinates, grid stepping, cursor styles, cancel edits.
(21:54) Maximize drawing area by turning on/off tool windows and toolbars.
(22:52) Using Preferences to customize the drawing environment.
(27:30) Command line interfaces, window priority, pending prompts.
(31:20) Customizing your environment using the customize interface.

dw-2000 Layout philosophy
In this video, we introduce the layout editing mechanics used in dw-2000.

(00:00) Introduction, agenda and goal.
(02:50) Open a sample Library and structure.
(03:55) Layout navigation and undo unintended mouse commands.
(06:50) Customizing the arrow keys.
(08:55) Close Structure and discard unsaved modifications.
(09:14) Create and open a new structure.
(09:30) Create and PUT a new boundary element.
(13:05) Select (GET) and unselect (PU) an element.
(14:55) Change an element Layer property.
(16:00) Element modification commands, and use revert to restore it.
(21:00) Command stacking and unstacking using the ESC or END keys.
(22:20) Deleting all elements.
(23:00) Drawing modes demonstration.
(28:16) Create the 'C' shape exercise.

Exercise 1 to 5
In this video, we learn how to create Structures and perform basic CAD work.

(00:00) Welcome and agenda.
(00:48) Analog Switches Array project presentation.
(01:30) Content for this exercise video and guidelines.
(03:00) Creating a new library file.
(06:15) Define Layer names.
(10:00) Customizing the layer colors and fill patterns.
(12:02) NMOS Structure exercise overview.
(14:05) Creating the NMOS_2x10 Structure.
(14:40) Setting up the Grid scale.
(16:30) Steps for creating new elements.
(17:42) Methods for creating a rectangular boundary.
(20:10) Creating an element using the command line.
(23:43) Make adjustments to an element.
(26:16) Creating a PATH element.
(32:00) The copy element command.
(35:00) Using rulers to make measurements.
(39:55) Duplicating a Structure.
(41:14) Change NMOS artwork to PMOS.
(41:55) Creating the Basic_Switch Structure.
(42:42) Multiple element modifications using group commands.
(49:50) Creating a hierarchical layout using Sref elements.
(56:30) Use the group copy and reflection.

Exercise 6 to 8
In this video, we learn how to create arrays, annotate layout and perform modifications through the layout hierarchy.

(00:00) Welcome and agenda.
(01:33) Creating Array references (Arefs).
(05:10) Three methods for creating vertical connections.
(08:05) Using Ascend/Descend hierarchy to edit in place.
(13:08) Adding control signal.
(15:00) Creating a circular boundary element.
(18:00) Using Group Copy with mouse and the command line.
(28:10) Using TEXT elements to annotate the layout.
(31:18) Mapping different fonts for TEXT elements.

Exercise 9 and 10
In this video, we learn how to make more complex layout modifications, then prepare your layout for Tape-out.

(00:00) Welcome and agenda.
(01:56) Exploding Reference elements.
(05:10) Stretching a group of elements.
(07:12) Exercise 9 demo.
(11:03) Converting a Text element to boundaries.
(12:03) Converting a Path element to boundary.
(13:13) Exercise 10: Tape-out.
(14:30) Export data to GDSII file format.
(15:20) Importing a GDSII file.

Layout Training level 2
In this video, we show some more advanced features such as defining Layer names for a group of layers, we use more advanced masking features, and finally, edit layout using Boolean commands.

(00:00) Welcome and agenda.
(02:10) Advanced Layer name features.
(07:10) Export a group of layers to GDSII.
(08:00) Verify dubious layers.
(08:35) Filter layout elements by kind using the Masks window.
(11:42) The filter window, changing the view level.
(13:11) The guard ring exercise.
(13:40) Punching a hole using the subtract operation.
(16:50) Cropping elements.
(19:47) Disabling confirmation prompts.
(20:14) Protecting elements from accidental edits.
(22:35) Guard ring exercise demo.