Title :
Mondriaan: a tool for automated layout synthesis of array-type analog blocks
Author :
Plas, G. Van der ; Vandenbussche, J. ; Gielen, G. ; Sansen, W.
Author_Institution :
ESAT, Katholieke Univ., Leuven, Heverlee, Belgium
Abstract :
A tool set, Mondriaan, is proposed which targets the physical design automation of all array-type analog blocks. The approach takes in consideration typical analog constraints and is very flexible. A three step procedure (floorplan generation, symbolic place and route and technology mapping) solves the layout synthesis problem in a fast and technology independent way. Industrial strength examples show the applicability and usefulness of the proposed solution
Keywords :
analogue integrated circuits; arrays; circuit layout CAD; integrated circuit layout; network routing; Mondriaan; array-type analog blocks; automated layout synthesis; floorplan generation; physical design automation; symbolic place/route; technology mapping; tool set; Analog circuits; Analog-digital conversion; Cellular neural networks; Continuous improvement; Design automation; Logic design; Product design; Productivity; Programmable logic arrays; Signal processing;
Conference_Titel :
Custom Integrated Circuits Conference, 1998. Proceedings of the IEEE 1998
Conference_Location :
Santa Clara, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4292-5
DOI :
10.1109/CICC.1998.695024
