Bondwire Definitions

To view a list of bondwire definitions, on the menu bar click Tools > Edit libraries > Bondwires to open the Bondwires tab of the Edit Libraries window. From this window, add, edit, import, clone, remove, or export a bondwire definition.

Add a Bondwire Definition

1. Click Add Bondwire to open the New Bondwire Definition window.
2. Optionally, enter a new name for the definition to replace the default.
3. From the Type field, select a type of bondwire profile definition.
4. Click OK to open the Bondwire Definitions window with default values.
5. For APD PrimBondwire Definitions:

   

   1. Select a Direction.
   2. Enter a Diameter with its units.
   3. Choose a Material.
   4. Select Edit to open the Materials tab of the Select Definition window.
   5. To add a segment, click + and adjust the segment’s settings. All the changes are reflected in the bondwire graphic.
   6. To remove a segment, the number of the segment and click –.
   7. Click OK.
6. For JEDEC4 Prim Bondwire Definitions:

   

   1. Enter the height from Top to Die including its unit of length. This is the height between the bond pad and the top of the loop.
   2. Click OK.
7. For JEDEC5 PrimBondwire Definitions:

   

   1. Enter the height from Top to Die including its unit of length. This is the height between the bond pad and the top of the loop.
   2. Enter the Die Pad Angle which is the angle between the horizontal plane and the wire at the bond pad point. Include the unit deg.
   3. Enter the Lead Pad Angle which is the angle between the horizontal plane and the wire at the lead point. Include the unit deg.
   4. Click OK.

Editing a Bondwire Definition

1. Select the profile definition you want to edit and click Edit Bondwire to open th Bondwire Definitions window.
2. For APD PrimBondwire Definitions:

   

   1. Choose a Direction.
   2. Enter a Diameter with its units.
   3. Choose a Material.
   4. Select Edit to open the Materials tab of the Select Definition window.
   5. To add a segment, click + and adjust the segment’s settings. All the changes are reflected in the bondwire graphic .
   6. To remove a segment, the number of the segment and click –.
   7. Click OK.
3. For JEDEC4 Prim Bondwire Definitions:

   

   1. Enter the height from Top to Die including its unit of length. This is the height between the bond pad and the top of the loop.
   2. Click OK.
4. For JEDEC5 PrimBondwire Definitions:

   

   1. Enter the height from Top to Die including its unit of length. This is the height between the bond pad and the top of the loop.
   2. Enter the Die Pad Angle which is the angle between the horizontal plane and the wire at the bond pad point. Include the unit deg.
   3. Enter the Lead Pad Angle which is the angle between the horizontal plane and the wire at the lead point. Include the unit deg.
   4. Click OK.

Importing Cadence Bondwire Profiles

1. Click Import Bondwire to open an explorer window.
2. Navigate to and select a Cadence XML wirebond type definition files
3. Click OK.

Cloning a Bondwire Definition

1. From the grid, select a bondwire definition to clone.
2. Click Clone Bondwire. The Bondwire Definitions window opens with values identical to the selected definition.
3. Click OK.

Removing a Bondwire Definition

1. From the grid, select a bondwire definition to delete. Only project definitions can be deleted.
2. Click Remove Bondwire.
3. Confirm the removal. The definition is deleted on the grid.

Export Bondwire Definitions to File

1. From the grid, select a bondwire definition to export. Only project definitions can be exported.
2. Click Export To Library.
3. From the Export to Library window, navigate to where you want the file to go and click Save.
4. Confirm the export.