DocumentCode
1249360
Title
A general-purpose framework for CAD algorithms
Author
Rubin, Steven M.
Author_Institution
Apple Computer Inc., Cupertino, CA, USA
Volume
29
Issue
5
fYear
1991
fDate
5/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
56
Lastpage
62
Abstract
The demands imposed by large circuits on computer-aided design (CAD) systems are discussed, showing how each can be met. In particular, it is shown how a CAD system can handle many tools, accommodation different design environments, provide a flexible interface, provide user-specified constraints, and be platform independent. A complete system, called the Electric VLSI Design System which exhibits all of these features is described.<>
Keywords
VLSI; circuit CAD; CAD algorithms; CAD system; Electric VLSI Design System; circuit CAD; design environments; Algorithm design and analysis; Bipolar integrated circuits; Computational geometry; Costs; Databases; Design automation; Fabrication; Gallium arsenide; Integrated circuit layout; Integrated circuit synthesis;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Communications Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0163-6804
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/35.79383
Filename
79383
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