Title :
A semi-custom design flow in high-performance microprocessor design
Author :
Northrop, Gregory A. ; Lu, Pong-Fei
Author_Institution :
IBM Res., Yorktown Heights, NY, USA
Abstract :
In this paper we present techniques shown to significantly enhance the custom circuit design process typical of high-performance microprocessors. This methodology combines flexible custom circuit design with automated tuning and physical design tools to provide new opportunities to optimized design throughout the development cycle.
Keywords :
CMOS digital integrated circuits; circuit CAD; circuit layout CAD; high level synthesis; integrated circuit design; microprocessor chips; timing; automated tuning; cell generation; flexible custom circuit design; high-performance microprocessor design; physical design tools; semi-custom design flow; CMOS technology; Circuit optimization; Circuit synthesis; Design methodology; Frequency; Logic circuits; Logic design; Microprocessors; Process design; Timing;
Conference_Titel :
Design Automation Conference, 2001. Proceedings
Print_ISBN :
1-58113-297-2
DOI :
10.1109/DAC.2001.156178
