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GDS export

Once you are ready to export your design, go to the main Virtuoso window and navigate to File → Export → Stream.

You should be ready to submit your design! Be sure to check that you have completed these tasks before moving forward:

  1. Each DRC must be passed (or waivable) and all summary files saved
  2. GDS file must be exported from Cadence
  3. LVS must be passed (green check mark + smiley face)
  4. Bond pads and seal ring are both present
  5. One I/O pad must be VDDPST (POC)