How to Use LASI Effectively - Frustrated No More!

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The discussion centers on the frustrations users face when learning to use the LASI software for integrated circuit (IC) layout design. Users express dissatisfaction with the basic tutorials available, which focus on simple tasks like drawing shapes without providing practical examples for complex designs such as CMOS layouts. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding MOSIS standards when using LASI and suggests seeking guidance from experienced professionals and utilizing resources like "IC Layout Basics: A Practical Guide" by Christopher and Judy Saint to enhance learning.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with LASI software for IC layout design
  • Understanding of CMOS technology and design principles
  • Knowledge of MOSIS standards for chip layout
  • Basic skills in drawing and layout techniques
NEXT STEPS
  • Study "IC Layout Basics: A Practical Guide" by Christopher Saint and Judy Saint
  • Research MOSIS standards and their application in LASI
  • Explore advanced LASI tutorials or user forums for practical examples
  • Seek mentorship from experienced IC layout designers
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This discussion is beneficial for IC layout designers, electrical engineering students, and anyone looking to improve their skills in using LASI for chip design and layout.

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I read through the LASI introduction once and also watched the teach-how video in Youtube, but feels really frustrated about this software...

all these introductions only show how to "draw a box", "draw a polygon", "how to add", "how to move" and this kind of basic kindergarten skills. What does it actually means? Does it means those are all I need to know for using the LASI software? I don't even know how to start a drawing for a CMOS or a simple Resistance! Not a single practical drawing example I can found on the internet!

and by the way, what is the thing MOSIS do with LASI? do I supposed to follow the MOSIS standard to draw with LASI? but how...?

Thanks for all your helps!
 
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Get a good CMOS layout book and get help from seniors to learn how to draw chip layout.
e.g. IC Layout Basics : A Practical Guide [Christopher Saint, Judy Saint]

LASI is little old tool for drawing layout and it might be a bit painful to work in it. Still it is probably only freeware Layout tool that is good enough.
 

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