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EXEMPLAR 1999.1x: How do I set a slow slew rate when 'Fast Output Buffers' is selected?


Record #7379

Problem Title:
EXEMPLAR 1999.1x: How do I set a slow slew rate when 'Fast Output Buffers' is selected?


Problem Description:
Urgency: Standard

General Description:
How do I set a slow slew rate when 'Fast Ouput Buffers' is selected?


Solution 1:

Solution 1:

After 'optimize' type in the following commands in the command window:

remove_attribute -name FAST -port port_name
remove_attribute -name FAST -instance instance_name

Instance name is the name of the OBUF/OFD component. The name of the instance
can be found by:

'Tools' -> 'View Gate Level Schematic' ('View Technology Schematic' button on
the tool bar).

Select the 'Output' tab and hit the 'Write' button.



Solution 2:

Solution 2:

If after viewing the 'Technology Schematic' and the instance name appears to be an arbitrary Exemplar assigned name then:

1. Deselect the 'Fast Output Buffers' option.
2. Set the FAST attribute on all the ports that require a fast slew rate:

set_attribute -name FAST -port port_name




End of Record #7379 - Last Modified: 12/03/99 16:54

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