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Most traditional undergraduate microelectronics texts focus on detailed transistor modeling and behavior and fundamental circuit design techniques. However, the vast majority of working microelectronics engineers will design complex chips using existing circuit libraries. As they integrate existing intellectual property (IP), their design challenges will involve ensuring correct logical, physical and electrical properties, and preparing for reliable foundry fabrication. VLSI Design Methodology Development focuses on the design and analysis steps needed to perform these tasks and successfully complete a modern chip design. Writing from the perspective of a practicing engineer, leading microprocessor design authority Tom Dillinger explores each step of today’s chip design methodology in practical detail. This fresh and accessible tutorial helps engineers:
Topic I. Overview of VLSI Design Methodology
1. Introduction
2. VLSI Design Methodology
3. Hierarchical Design Decomposition
Topic II. Modeling
4. Modeling
Topic III. Design Validation
5. Characteristics of Functional Validation
6. Characteristics of Formal Equivalency Verification
Topic IV. Design Implementation
7. Logic Synthesis
8. Placement
9. Routing
Topic V. Electrical Analysis
10. Layout Parasitic Extraction and Electrical Modeling
11. Timing Analysis Section
12. Noise Analysis
13. Power Analysis
14. Power Rail Voltage Drop Analysis
15. Electromigration (EM) Reliability Analysis
16. Miscellaneous Electrical Analysis Requirements
Topic VI. Preparation for Manufacturing Release and Bring-up
17. ECOs
18. Physical Design Verification
19. Design-for-Testability Analysis
20. Preparation for Tapeout
21. Post-Silicon Debug and Characterization (Bring-up) and Product Qualification
Summary
Epilogue