Title :
Retargeting of mixed-signal blocks for SoCs
Author :
Castro-López, R. ; Fernandez, F.V. ; Delgado-Restituto, M. ; Rodriguez-Vazquez, Angel
Author_Institution :
Inst. de Microelectron., Centro Nacional de Microelectron., Seville, Spain
Abstract :
This paper introduces a very efficient methodology for the retargetability of embedded mixed-signal blocks for SoCs. The key parts of this methodology are: parameterised layout templates at different hierarchical levels, accurate behavioral modeling of mixed-signal blocks and appropriate mechanisms to tuning sized circuits to new sets of specs
Keywords :
VLSI; circuit CAD; circuit layout CAD; integrated circuit design; mixed analogue-digital integrated circuits; SoC design; behavioral modeling; embedded mixed-signal blocks; parameterised layout templates; retargetability; size retargeting; system-on-chip design; Analog-digital conversion; Buildings; Circuit optimization; Design automation; Design methodology; Product development; Productivity; System-on-a-chip; Time to market;
Conference_Titel :
Design, Automation and Test in Europe, 2001. Conference and Exhibition 2001. Proceedings
Conference_Location :
Munich
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-0993-2
DOI :
10.1109/DATE.2001.915118
