DocumentCode
1747925
Title
A semi-custom design flow in high-performance microprocessor design
Author
Northrop, Gregory A. ; Lu, Pong-Fei
Author_Institution
IBM Res., Yorktown Heights, NY, USA
fYear
2001
fDate
2001
Firstpage
426
Lastpage
431
Abstract
In this paper we present techniques shown to significantly enhance the custom circuit design process typical of high-performance microprocessors. This methodology combines flexible custom circuit design with automated tuning and physical design tools to provide new opportunities to optimized design throughout the development cycle.
Keywords
CMOS digital integrated circuits; circuit CAD; circuit layout CAD; high level synthesis; integrated circuit design; microprocessor chips; timing; automated tuning; cell generation; flexible custom circuit design; high-performance microprocessor design; physical design tools; semi-custom design flow; CMOS technology; Circuit optimization; Circuit synthesis; Design methodology; Frequency; Logic circuits; Logic design; Microprocessors; Process design; Timing;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Design Automation Conference, 2001. Proceedings
ISSN
0738-100X
Print_ISBN
1-58113-297-2
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/DAC.2001.156178
Filename
935547
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