Title :
Methods for Hierarchical Automatic Layout of Custom LSI Circuit Masks
Author :
Preas, B.T. ; Gwyn, C.W.
Author_Institution :
Sandia Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM
Abstract :
A new automatic IC mask layout code is described which avoids most of the problems inherent in the present generation of layout codes such as lack of flexibility, inefficient use of area, and restricted design complexity. The structured hierarchical layout approach, construction graphs, and placement and routing algorithms are outlined.
Keywords :
Application specific integrated circuits; Computer aided manufacturing; Costs; Integrated circuit interconnections; Integrated circuit layout; Large scale integration; Production; Routing; Silicon; Very large scale integration;
Conference_Titel :
Design Automation, 1978. 15th Conference on
DOI :
10.1109/DAC.1978.1585171
