This document describes how to install the HSPICE product. Note: The installation instructions in this document are the most up-to-date available at the time of production. However, changes might have occurred. For the latest installation information, see the product release notes or documentation. This document provides instructions for UNIX, Linux and Windows platforms. This document includes the following sections: ■ Media Availability and Supported Platforms ■ Disk Space Requirements ■ Installing the Software on UNIX or Linux Platforms ■ Configuring HSPICE and AvanWaves for UNIX and Linux ■ Setting Up the User Environment on UNIX and Linux ■ Verifying the Installation ■ Installing the Software on Windows Platforms HSPICE Integration to CadenceTM Virtuoso® Analog Design Environment Related Documentation and Customer Support Important: You must set the DISPLAY environment variable before you install the software. Because the HSPICE postinstallation script is GUI based, the tool installation will fail if this variable is not set. (See Configuring HSPICE and AvanWaves for UNIX and Linux on page 5.)