Are there any real libraries for the silicon compiler?
The library that is distributed with the silicon compiler is not actually valid for chipmaking. The reason for this is that the library is derived from an older one which was much larger in scale. By scaling that library down to submicron sizes, it was able to be used by the silicon compiler. However, no effort has been made to ensure that the scaling was correct, or that any of the cells are still valid. Thus, the library is purely for “illustration purposes.” If you wish to construct a library for use with the silicon compiler, simply create the cells that exist in the current library (“and2”, “and3”, “or2”, “inverter”, etc.) Be sure that the cells follow the form used in the library (i.e. horizontal power and ground rails along the top and bottom, all other interconnect done vertically, same port names for power, ground, inputs, and outputs). You will then have to set the various parameters in the “Silicon Compiler” preferences. If you have a library, and wish to make it available f
