Title :
Integration of an expert system for analogue layout synthesis into a commercial CAD framework
Author :
Bensouiah, D.A. ; Mack, R.J. ; Massara, R.E.
Author_Institution :
Centre for VLSI Design, Essex Univ., Colchester, UK
Abstract :
Whilst CAD tools for the digital domain are highly developed, equivalent synthesis and layout tools for the analogue domain are far less advanced. Analogue circuit design and subsequent IC layout are much more complex and require substantially greater designer expertise; consequently analogue circuitry is frequently a bottleneck in mixed-mode designs and design automation in this area is a high priority. Knowledge-based approaches offer promise in achieving results comparable to the skilled designer. A new system for automatic analogue IC layout generation is presented. The approach is based upon the use of a commercial CAD framework
Keywords :
analogue integrated circuits; circuit layout CAD; expert systems; integrated circuit layout; CAD tools; IC layout; analogue layout synthesis; commercial CAD framework; design automation; designer expertise; expert system; knowledge-based approaches; mixed-mode design; Analog integrated circuits; Assembly; Circuit synthesis; Compaction; Control systems; Design automation; Expert systems; Integrated circuit layout; Routing; Very large scale integration;
Conference_Titel :
European Design and Test Conference, 1995. ED&TC 1995, Proceedings.
Conference_Location :
Paris
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-7039-8
DOI :
10.1109/EDTC.1995.470337
