Title :
Issues in the design of analog BiCMOS integrated circuits
Author :
Larsen, Frode ; Ismail, Mohammed
Author_Institution :
AT&T Bell Labs., Allentown, PA, USA
Abstract :
In this paper we will discuss the trade-offs between cost and performance with respect to bipolar devices in analog circuit design. We will show that for most analog designs a low cost BiCMOS process will suffice and provide the designer with significant benefits to justify the added cost. We will show which modifications should be made to a given CMOS process, and what benefits can be obtained for a minimal increase in processing cost
Keywords :
BiCMOS analogue integrated circuits; integrated circuit design; CMOS process; analog BiCMOS integrated circuit; bipolar device; cost; design; performance; Analog circuits; BiCMOS integrated circuits; CMOS process; CMOS technology; Contact resistance; Costs; Design optimization; Epitaxial layers; MOS devices; Plugs;
Conference_Titel :
Circuits and Systems, 1996. ISCAS '96., Connecting the World., 1996 IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3073-0
DOI :
10.1109/ISCAS.1996.539904
