학술논문

Characteristics of a semi-custom library development system
Document Type
Report
Author
Source
Idaho Univ., The 2nd 1990 NASA SERC Symposium on VLSI Design.
Subject
Computer Programming And Software
Language
English
Abstract
Standard cell and gate array macro libraries are in common use with workstation computer aided design (CAD) tools for application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) semi-custom application and have resulted in significant improvements in the overall design efficiencies as contrasted with custom design methodologies. Similar design methodology enhancements in providing for the efficient development of the library cells is an important factor in responding to the need for continuous technology improvement. The characteristics of a library development system that provides design flexibility and productivity enhancements for the library development engineer as he provides libraries in the state-of-the-art process technologies are presented. An overview of Gould's library development system ('Accolade') is also presented.