Title :
Reducing the frequency gap between ASIC and custom designs: a custom perspective
Author :
Rich, Stephen E. ; Parker, Matthew J. ; Schwartz, Jim
Author_Institution :
Desktop Platforms Group, Intel Corp., Hillsboro, OR, USA
Abstract :
This paper proposes that the ability to control the difference between the simulated and actual frequencies of a design is a key strategy to achieving high frequency in both ASIC and custom designs. We examine this principle and the methodologies that can be deployed to manage this gap.
Keywords :
application specific integrated circuits; circuit CAD; integrated circuit design; ASIC designs; HF operation; custom designs; design methodologies; frequency gap reduction; high frequency operation; Application specific integrated circuits; Design automation; Design engineering; Design methodology; Design optimization; Frequency; Microprocessors; Permission; Process design; Uncertainty;
Conference_Titel :
Design Automation Conference, 2001. Proceedings
Print_ISBN :
1-58113-297-2
DOI :
10.1109/DAC.2001.156179
