Title :
Design automation systems in Japan
Author_Institution :
LSI Lab., NTT, Kanagawa, Japan
Abstract :
A brief historical overview is given of computer-aided design of integrated circuits. Layout strategies are examined, with emphasis on the hierarchical approach, which is the one most commonly adopted for semicustom LSIs. Functional and logic design are discussed, covering languages, logic synthesis, and hardware. A design example is presented to illustrate the use of the advanced tools discussed.<>
Keywords :
circuit layout CAD; large scale integration; logic CAD; monolithic integrated circuits; Japan; computer-aided design; functional design; integrated circuits; layout strategies; logic design; logic synthesis; semicustom LSIs; Circuit simulation; Circuit synthesis; Computational modeling; Computer simulation; Design automation; Large scale integration; Logic circuits; Logic design; Logic devices; Very large scale integration;
Journal_Title :
Design & Test of Computers, IEEE
