Automatic characterization and modeling [ASIC design]

Author

Schartow, Page L.

Author_Institution

Harris Semiconductor, Melbourne, FL, USA

fYear

1990

fDate

17-21 Sep 1990

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;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

ASIC Seminar and Exhibit, 1990. Proceedings., Third Annual IEEE

Conference_Location

Rochester, NY

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ASIC.1990.186172

Filename

186172