Title :
An object-oriented framework for the design of VLSI cells
Author :
Barzaghi, M. ; Bisio, G.M. ; Marchesi, M. ; Caviglia, D.D. ; Curatelli, F.
Author_Institution :
Genova Univ., Italy
Abstract :
The problem of enabling a VLSI designer to operate at various description levels during the chip development is addressed. In particular, the use of object-orientated programming has made it possible to solve the problem in a very simple and modular way. The EDIF format has been used for the input/output operations, and it is also possible to visualize cells and modify them. All these actions are available through the use of friendly windows with a suitable set of menus
Keywords :
VLSI; circuit CAD; object-oriented programming; CAD; EDIF format; IC design; VLSI cells; chip development; input/output operations; object-orientated programming; object-oriented framework; Application software; Chip scale packaging; Circuit simulation; Data structures; Design automation; Instruments; Object oriented modeling; Object oriented programming; Very large scale integration; Visualization;
Conference_Titel :
Circuits and Systems, 1990., Proceedings of the 33rd Midwest Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Calgary, Alta.
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0081-5
DOI :
10.1109/MWSCAS.1990.140662
