Title :
Synthesis and layout compilation automation of mixed analog-digital ASICs
Author :
Trontelj, J. ; Trontelj, L. ; Pletersek, Anton ; Vodopivec, Andrej ; Shenton, Graham
Author_Institution :
Ljubljana Univ., Yugoslavia
Abstract :
Design automation principles for mixed analog-digital application-specific ICs (ASICs) are presented. The proposed method consists of circuit synthesis based on the predefined electrical topologies using library subcells and optimized to the user specifications. Design correctness and optimization are based on subcell, large and small signal models and characterization tables using complex cell specifications derived from ASIC description and specification. The layout compilation is automated by the introduction of layout attributes in the ASIC specification using modified schematic entry. Layout-related process parameters are discussed
Keywords :
application specific integrated circuits; circuit layout CAD; network topology; characterization tables; circuit synthesis; electrical topologies; layout attributes; layout compilation automation; library subcells; mixed analog-digital ASICs; modified schematic entry; optimization; small signal models; user specifications; Analog circuits; Analog-digital conversion; Application specific integrated circuits; Circuit synthesis; Circuit topology; Design automation; Filters; Optimization methods; Software libraries; Transfer functions;
Conference_Titel :
Circuits and Systems, 1990., IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
New Orleans, LA
DOI :
10.1109/ISCAS.1990.112207
