Title :
A network access interface ASIC for a cross-connect system
Author :
Schmit, J.J. ; Maurau, E. ; Guebels, P. ; Camp, M. Van
Author_Institution :
Alcatel Bell Telephone, Antwerpen, Belgium
Abstract :
The Alcatel Bell methodology for ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) design is presented, showing the feasibility of a high degree of circuit reusability. The methodology is supported by a proprietary integrated ASIC CAD system, providing access to libraries and technologies of various ASIC vendors. A considerable reduction in design effort is gained due to reusing and/or adapting components of a library constructed from building blocks created during previous designs. This is illustrated by the design of the network access interface circuit (NAIC), a key component in a telecommunication cross-connect system
Keywords :
application specific integrated circuits; circuit CAD; telephone switching equipment; Alcatel Bell methodology; CAD system; NAIC; building blocks; circuit reusability; cross-connect system; design effort; network access interface ASIC; telecommunication cross-connect system; Application specific integrated circuits; Circuit simulation; Circuit testing; Databases; Delay; Design automation; Logic; Macrocell networks; Software libraries; Timing;
Conference_Titel :
ASIC Seminar and Exhibit, 1989. Proceedings., Second Annual IEEE
Conference_Location :
Rochester, NY
DOI :
10.1109/ASIC.1989.123215
