Title :
Layout synthesis using transparent cells and FOTC routing
Author :
Johann, M.deO. ; Kindel, Marcus ; Reis, R.A.daL.
Author_Institution :
Inst. for Inf., Federal Univ. of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
Abstract :
This paper describes an original methodology for random logic layout generation. A Full Over-the-Cell routing model is used to realize the connections over the transistors by using “transparent cells”. A system is under development that implements these concepts, called TRAMOII. A small circuit generated with a partial automation is used to compare the results of this methodology with Standard Cell and Linear-matrix layout styles
Keywords :
VLSI; cellular arrays; circuit layout CAD; integrated circuit layout; logic CAD; network routing; FOTC routing; IC layout; TRAMOII; VLSI; full over-the-cell model; layout synthesis; partial automation; random logic layout generation; transparent cells; Circuits; Complexity theory; Computer science; Design automation; Electronic design automation and methodology; Informatics; Logic; Routing; Strips; Very large scale integration;
Conference_Titel :
Circuits and Systems, 1995., Proceedings., Proceedings of the 38th Midwest Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Rio de Janeiro
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2972-4
DOI :
10.1109/MWSCAS.1995.510206
