Importing AIF into Encore IC Package Designer December 1, 2000
Avanti has updated the Encore IC Package Designer to support the direct importation of the AIF file format. This will import either the subset of AIF that describes the die pads and nets or the entire AIF II format which includes die, fingers, rings and a complete netlist.		The AIF function is available from the File | Import menu. In order to use this feature you will need to have installed Patch 1b or later or have installed the newer 2001.1 version. For more information contact Avanti's Encore technical support: susanr@avanticorp.com.

What's in a AIF File Describes the basic sections of the AIF file and their syntax.		Creating an AIF file with Excel Describes how to create an AIF file using MS Excel.		Creating an AIF from GDSII Describes the program, SmartDie, used to read, scan and convert a pad ring layer into AIF.
Sample AIF Files Shows simple and complex AIF files and their associated layout.		Common Errors Describes the most common errors made when creating an AIF File.		Multi Die AIF A special version of AIF II designed to contain multiple die (MCM)
Amkor Adopts AIF Format Amkor Technology, the world's largest contract assembler has adopted AIF as its preferred format for exchanging die data ...		Read AIF into Cadence APD You can read an AIF file directly into Cadence APD with this SKILL program. All intelligence is transferred.		Wire Attach Offset describes how to support a wire attach point offset in AIF without breaking a proper AIF reader ...
Importance of Net Names! An explantion of the value of adding net names to your die pad list ...		How to Extend AIF Writing your own AIF tools? How to add your own extensions so that you won't break other's AIF parsers.		AIFVU AIF Viewer web page..

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