Rapid prototyping using laser restructurable VLSI circuits

The development of ASICs is a costly proposition in terms of the technology, equipment, and the time required. The advent of laser restructurable VLSI (LRVLSI), promises the design engineer the capability to interconnect cells that implement generic logic functions (e.g., sum of products) to achieve a higher level of complexity design. An operating environment and infrastructure for rapid prototyping and quick turnaround using laser restructuring of VLSI circuits were developed. The purpose of this facility is threefold: to pursue research on novel interconnect technologies using LRVLSI, to develop the capability of operating in a quick turnaround mode using optimized process parameters, and to maintain standardization and compatibility with commercially available equipment for feasible technology transfer