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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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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