Why script your layout?

For most lithography work at CNF you should provide your designs in the GDSII format (.gds). Direct-write tools, such as the JEOL EBL systems and the Heidelberg mask writers, use these layouts in their job files.

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PHIDL and necessary packages have been installed on CNF's Korat and Minx servers, which are accessible from ThinLinc clients in the cleanroom, CAD room or remotely through the Cornell VPN. Links to Korat and Minx terminals are found in the "Applications > CNF" menu. In either terminal, cd to the folder containing your script file(s), e.g. filename.py, and type:

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Another CNF resource is JetStream, a Java GDSII library. Read the Getting Started guide and the documentation.

Tips and tricks

Follow these practices to make your own life, and that of whoever will characterize your device, much easier:

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