Title :
Automatic characterization and modeling [ASIC design]
Author :
Schartow, Page L.
Author_Institution :
Harris Semiconductor, Melbourne, FL, USA
Abstract :
It is shown how an automatic characterization and modeling system called the library compiler reduces library development time, produces a consistent methodology, and increases the accuracy of characterization and modeling. The major characteristics of the system that help produce library development are shown to be automatic input vector generation, process portability, hierarchical parameters, CPU efficiency, timing window specification, and hierarchical characterization. These characteristics provide a flexibility for the ASIC designer. This flexibility mixed with the consistent reliability and maintainability of the software offers a degree of confidence in the characterization and modeling data of the libraries
Keywords :
application specific integrated circuits; circuit CAD; ASIC design; CAD; CPU efficiency; automatic characterization; automatic input vector generation; hierarchical characterization; hierarchical parameters; library compiler; modeling system; process portability; timing window specification; Analytical models; Application specific integrated circuits; Circuit simulation; Circuit testing; Logic circuits; Logic design; Logic testing; Propagation delay; Software libraries; Timing;
Conference_Titel :
ASIC Seminar and Exhibit, 1990. Proceedings., Third Annual IEEE
Conference_Location :
Rochester, NY
DOI :
10.1109/ASIC.1990.186172
