Title :
The Variable Geometry Automated Universal Array Layout System (VGAUA)
Author :
Smith, David C. ; Noto, Richard ; Borgini, Fred ; Sharma, Shanthi S. ; Werbickas, Joseph C.
Author_Institution :
RCA Advanced Technology Laboratories, Camden, NJ, USA
fDate :
1/1/1984 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper presents the Variable Geometry Automated Universal Array (VGAUA) fully automatic physical layout program for gate array LSI which uses a single unique metallization pattern to personalize the array design. This fully automatic layout system minimizes the cost and time required for IC design and can be used over a range of array sizes from 800 to 3500 gates. Each array size has its own unique, optimized, fixed geometry design for all levels except the programmable metallization level.
Keywords :
CMOS technology; Computational geometry; Computer science; Design automation; Large scale integration; Logic arrays; Logic design; Mathematics; Metallization; Very large scale integration;
Journal_Title :
Computer-Aided Design of Integrated Circuits and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TCAD.1984.1270053
