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1.4.1.1 Newbie Guide to GPDK Environment

Taking gpdk045 as an example:

I. Overview of Steps:​

  1. Establish a working directory;

  2. Load tools and license environment;

  3. Submit a job and enter the design platform;

II. Specific Operations:​

  1. Establish a Working Directory

cp -r /hpc/Tech/GPDK/working_dir/gpdk045 ~/

  1. Load Tools and License Environment

cd ~/gpdk045

module load lic/eda ic/618.280 calibre/2023.2 spectre/23.10.242

// The modules loaded include:

  • lic/eda: License environment setup
  • ic/618.280: IC618
  • calibre/2023.2: Physical verification/parasitic extraction tool Calibre
  • spectre/23.10.242: Simulation tool
  1. Submit a Job and Enter the Design Platform

bsub -Is -q cpu virtuoso&