Title :
VISTA: A VLSI CAD System
Author :
Daseking, Hal W. ; Gardner, Robert I. ; Weil, Paul B.
Author_Institution :
Hughes Aircraft Company, Missile Systems Group, Canoga Park, CA, USA
fDate :
1/1/1982 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The VISTA computer-aided design (CAD) system is described. The architecture of VISTA is introduced and the interrelationships between its modules are detailed. Emphasis is placed on both an overview of the software and on unique algorithms. Particular attention is paid to advancements made in hierarchical simulation, semiconductor modeling, and verification.
Keywords :
Analytical models; Circuit simulation; Design automation; Hardware; Integrated circuit modeling; Macrocell networks; Marine vehicles; Semiconductor process modeling; System testing; Very large scale integration;
Journal_Title :
Computer-Aided Design of Integrated Circuits and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TCAD.1982.1269994
