Developing a Concurrent Methodology for Standard-Cell Library Generation

Abstract - This paper describes the development of a concurrent methodology for standard cell library generation. Use of a novel physical design automation method enables a high degree of concurrency among process, circuit, and layout development. In addition to reducing overall time-to-market, the new method allows optimization to occur simultaneously across the circuit, layout, and process design spaces. The result is libraries with improved density, circuit performance, and process yield.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1997
• Where: DAC
• Authors: Donald G. Baltus, Thomas Varga, Robert C. Armstrong, John Duh, T. G. Matheson
• Keywords: Cell Library Generation, Computer Architecture, DAC 1997, Design Automation Method, Method Allows Optimization