학술논문

Standard Cell Layout Synthesis for Row-Based Placement and Routing of RSFQ and AQFP Logic Families
Document Type
Conference
Source
2019 IEEE International Superconductive Electronics Conference (ISEC) Superconductive Electronics Conference (ISEC), 2019 IEEE International. :1-5 Jul, 2019
Subject
General Topics for Engineers
layout synthesis
paramterized cells
superconductor circuits
Language
Abstract
In this work under the IARPA SuperTools program we developed a layout synthesis tool with scripting support. The user specifies the relative positions of Josephson junctions and inductances constrained by a user-defined cell height and cell width. Tight integration with the three-dimensional inductance extraction tool, InductEx, allows inductances to be automatically generated while meeting reasonable design values. Based on these user inputs, the tool can synthesize the physical layout of logic cells for multiple SFQ circuit technologies according to design rules and layer parameters. Furthermore, it enables the straightforward regeneration of entire cell libraries when design rules change or when libraries have to be redesigned for more advanced fabrication processes. We describe the methodology of our synthesis tool and show the results applied to both RSFQ and AQFP logic families.