Title :
Electronic CAD frameworks
Author :
Harrison, David S. ; Newton, Richard A. ; Spickelmier, Rick L. ; Barnes, Timothy J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng. & Comput. Sci., California Univ., Berkeley, CA, USA
fDate :
2/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The CAD framework, i.e. the underlying facilities provided to the CAD tool developer, the CAD system integrator, and the end-user (IC or system designer) to facilitate their tasks, is discussed. The development of the CAD framework concept in the domain of electronic circuit design is reviewed. The most important work in the area is briefly described. The major components of a CAD framework are identified, and the requirements and desirable features of these components are described in some detail. Many of the key engineering tradeoffs required to build CAD frameworks are examined, using examples from existing CAD systems. Framework standardization efforts are also reviewed
Keywords :
VLSI; circuit layout CAD; logic CAD; CAD framework; desirable features; electronic circuit design; engineering tradeoffs; requirements; standardization; underlying facilities; Circuit testing; Costs; Design automation; Digital systems; Electronic circuits; Process design; Signal design; Software tools; Standardization; Systems engineering and theory;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
