학술논문

Tapeout Execution System (TES), a key enabler of DFM/Co-optimization
Document Type
Conference
Source
2007 International Symposium on Semiconductor Manufacturing Semiconductor Manufacturing, 2007. ISSM 2007. International Symposium on. :1-4 Oct, 2007
Subject
Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems
Engineered Materials, Dielectrics and Plasmas
Design for manufacture
Language
ISSN
1523-553X
Abstract
Tapeout has evolved from an event marking the end of design to a process where substantial compute resources are used to apply reticle enhancement techniques to product design prior to mask manufacturing. A Tapeout Execution System (TES) has been developed that provides centralized visibility, controllability and automated execution to the entire tapeout process. TES provides a system for identifying and removing process bottlenecks, quality issues, and compute inefficiencies, resulting in faster tapeout throughput with fewer resources and with higher quality. Furthermore, the TES model provides a framework for data exchange that strengthens the integration between design and manufacturing.