Title :
Memory generator method for sizing transistors in RAM/ROM blocks
Author :
Donnelly, Dennis
Author_Institution :
American Microsyst. Inc., USA
Abstract :
A memory generator is a tool which can create memories (RAM or ROM blocks) in a range of sizes as needed. The customer usually wants a particular number of words (depth) and bits (width) for each memory ordered. This paper describes a method for transistor sizing which achieves well-behaved memory designs over the full design space. This method reduces the design time and effort by permitting the designer to focus on four designs at the extreme corners of the design space
Keywords :
application specific integrated circuits; embedded systems; integrated circuit design; random-access storage; read-only storage; RAM blocks; ROM blocks; design space; design time; memory design; memory generator method; transistor sizing; Circuit synthesis; Convergence; Design methodology; Equations; Integrated circuit reliability; Mathematics; Random access memory; Read only memory; Read-write memory; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Memory Technology, Design and Testing, 1998. Proceedings. International Workshop on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-8494-1
DOI :
10.1109/MTDT.1998.705939
