Circuit performance oriented device optimization using BSIM3 pre-silicon model parameters

We propose a circuit performance oriented device optimization methodology using pre-silicon parameters and critical paths which represent the performance of the chip. Based on our methodology, we successfully reduced the power consumption by 90% and, at the same time, increased the frequency by 30% from the initial design. The key to this optimization methodology is the pre-silicon parameter generation method, which can predict the device performance within 5% accuracy in a few minutes.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2000
• Where: ASPDAC
• Authors: Mikako Miyama, Shiro Kamohara
• Keywords: ASPDAC 2000, Device Optimization Methodology, Hardware, Optimization Methodology, Pre-silicon Parameter