Title :
Design of integrated systems including MEMS and ASICs
Author :
Gilbert, John R. ; Bart, Stephen F. ; Romanowicz, Bart F.
Author_Institution :
Microcosm Technol. Inc., USA
Abstract :
Design of products containing MEMS/MST subsystems requires a top-down approach to system design. We present a methodology to support the subsystem designers with behavioral models and simulation tools, which enable the specification of subsystem functions at the level of the system architect. 3-D multi-physics simulations are used to create the computationally efficient models required for system level simulations. The design methodology described here facilitates effective communication between the subsystem designers
Keywords :
application specific integrated circuits; concurrent engineering; digital simulation; integrated circuit design; micromechanical devices; packaging; 3D multi-physics simulations; ASICs; MEMS; MST subsystems; behavioral models; computationally efficient models; integrated systems; simulation tools; system level simulations; top-down approach; Analog integrated circuits; Application specific integrated circuits; Communication effectiveness; Computational modeling; Concurrent engineering; Design methodology; Microelectromechanical devices; Micromechanical devices; Packaging; Product design;
Conference_Titel :
ASIC Conference 1998. Proceedings. Eleventh Annual IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Rochester, NY
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4980-6
DOI :
10.1109/ASIC.1998.723044
