Title :
A Case Study in Silicon Compilation Software Engineering, HVDEV High Voltage Device Layout Generator
Author :
Elias, Norman J.
Author_Institution :
Philips Laboratories North American, Philips Corporation
Abstract :
Philips Laboratories has developed HVDEV, a procedural language layout generator for compiling high voltage MOS device layouts from behavioral specifications. HVDEV is analyzed as a case study in silicon compilation software engineering. The paper formulates a comparative analysis to conventional layout design accounting for software development and maintenance. Critical factors in planning silicon compilation software development are identified.
Keywords :
Application software; Computer aided software engineering; Laboratories; Layout; Power integrated circuits; Programming; Silicon; Software design; Software engineering; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Design Automation, 1987. 24th Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-0781-5
DOI :
10.1109/DAC.1987.203225