Title :
Successful modular process technology for system-on-a-chip applications
Author :
Cochran, William T.
Author_Institution :
Lucent Technol. Bell Labs., Orlando, FL, USA
Abstract :
By traditional standards, virtually all state-of-the-art technology offerings are, to some degree, modular. The role of various modular process technologies on systems-on-a-chip is explored. Keys to successful development of modular process technology are reviewed. Examples of modular process technology usage for the VLSI system chips are given, along with potential and actual issues encountered. Cost/benefit issues are examined and the future of modular process technology and system-on-a-chip design is explored
Keywords :
VLSI; application specific integrated circuits; cost-benefit analysis; integrated circuit design; integrated circuit technology; VLSI system chips; chip design; cost/benefit issues; modular process technology; system-on-a-chip applications; CMOS logic circuits; CMOS technology; Costs; Digital signal processing; Integrated circuit technology; Moore´s Law; Read only memory; Space technology; System-on-a-chip; Time to market;
Conference_Titel :
Custom Integrated Circuits, 2001, IEEE Conference on.
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6591-7
DOI :
10.1109/CICC.2001.929811
