Wafer Definition

The first step in using GDS-SR is to define the wafer's dimensions and margin.




GDS-SR wafer dimension dialog box.

The wafer is defined by:

Units - while different units are supported, it is mandatory that the wafer units match the GDSII die units - for all practical purposes this is um.

wafer diameter (Wd) - typical diameters range from 100,000 um (4 inch) to 300,000 um (12 inch).

margin from the edge of the wafer (Wm) - no part of an arrayed die may extend into the margin area. Typically this margin is about 5000 um.

wafer flat size (Wf) - the wafer has a “flat” cut into the bottom for orientation purposes. This may further limit the placement of die in that region.

  wafer dimensions




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