Algorithms and Techniques for VLSI Layout Synthesis (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1989)

This book describes a system of VLSI layout tools called IDA which stands for "Integrated Design Aides. " It is not a main-line production CAD environment, but neither is it a paper tool. Rather, IDA is an experimental environment that serves to test out CAD ideas in the crucible of real chip design. Many features have been tried in IDA over the years, some successfully, some not. This book will emphasize the former, and attempt to describe the features that have been useful and effective in building real chips. Before discussing the present state of IDA, it may be helpful to understand how the project got started. Although Bell Labs has traditionally had a large and effective effort in VLSI and CAD, researchers at the Murray Hill facility wanted to study the process of VLSI design independently, emphasizing the idea of small team chip building. So, in 1979 they invited Carver Mead to present his views on MOS chip design, complete with the now famous "lambda" design rules and "tall, thin designers. " To support this course, Steve Johnson (better known for YACC and the portable C compiler) and Sally Browning invented the constraint based "i" language and wrote a compiler for it. A small collection of layout tools developed rapidly around this compiler, including design rule checkers, editors and simulators."

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	The Springer International Series in Engineering and Computer Science, 65
Release date:	October 2011
First published:	1989
Authors:	Dwight Hill • Don Shugard • John Fishburn • Kurt Keutzer
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	212
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1989
ISBN-13:	978-1-4612-8962-3
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Energy technology & engineering > Electrical engineering > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4612-8962-9
Barcode:	9781461289623

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