Cadence | Cross

Using the cross() function effectively requires careful setup of your Cadence Virtuoso environment.

: Identifies when a signal finally stays within a "cross" window of its final value. Tips for Accurate Results

: If the function fails to find a point, ensure your threshold is actually within the signal's range (e.g., don't look for a 1V cross in a 0.8V signal).

: Designers can specify if they want to find rising edges, falling edges, or both. Occurrence Number : You can find the nthn raised to the t h power time a signal crosses a value (e.g., the 5th rising edge).