Title :
A module generator for optimized CMOS buffers
Author :
Al-Khalili, Asim J. ; Zhu, Yi ; Al-Khalili, Dhamin
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Concordia Univ., Montreal, Que., Canada
fDate :
10/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The theory and implementation of a module generator for CMOS buffers are presented. The generator is written in the C language, and outputs optimal buffer designs in respect to a preselected objective function and layout. The user has the choice of minimizing delay, power, and area, or a combination of these, plus the choice of layout configuration. The research concentrates mainly on theoretical analysis, where variations of process, design, and layout parameters with respect to each objective function are studied in detail
Keywords :
CMOS integrated circuits; buffer circuits; circuit layout CAD; integrated logic circuits; C language; CAD; CMOS buffers; computer aided design; layout configuration; layout parameters; module generator; optimal buffer designs; preselected objective function; Circuit optimization; Circuit synthesis; Delay estimation; Design automation; Design optimization; Inverters; Military computing; Parasitic capacitance; Process design; Semiconductor device modeling;
Journal_Title :
Computer-Aided Design of Integrated Circuits and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
