Title :
A SKILLTM-based library for retargetable embedded analog cores
Author :
Jingnan, Xu ; Vital, Joao ; Horta, Nuno
Author_Institution :
IST Centre for Microsyst., Inst. Superior Tecnico, Lisbon, Portugal
Abstract :
This paper describes the automatic generation and reusability of physical layouts of analog and mixed-signal blocks based on high-functionality pCells that are fully independent of technologies. The high-functionality pCell library presently contains over 42 pCells and is fully compliant with 7 different sets of technology design rules from 5 different foundries. Practical examples employed in industrial projects are illustrated
Keywords :
analogue integrated circuits; circuit CAD; circuit layout CAD; integrated circuit layout; mixed analogue-digital integrated circuits; SKILL-based library; analog blocks; automatic generation; high-functionality pCells; mixed-signal blocks; pCell library; physical layouts; retargetable embedded analog cores; reusability; technology design rules; Analog circuits; Circuit analysis; Circuit topology; Databases; Design automation; Filters; Libraries; Productivity; Signal design; Usability;
Conference_Titel :
Design, Automation and Test in Europe, 2001. Conference and Exhibition 2001. Proceedings
Conference_Location :
Munich
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-0993-2
DOI :
10.1109/DATE.2001.915116
