DocumentCode :
3152936
Title :
The ITT VLSI Design System: CAD Integration in a Multi-National Environment
Author :
Elias, N.J. ; Byrne, R.J. ; Close, A.D. ; McDermott, R.M.
Author_Institution :
ITT Advanced Technology Center
fYear :
1985
fDate :
23-26 June 1985
Firstpage :
549
Lastpage :
553
Abstract :
ITT has developed and implemented a flexible CAD system strategy which solves major problems in integrating VLSI design aids. The complexity of current generation VLSI CAD and the proliferation of commercial and internally generated design aids necessitates a coordinated approach to CAD system integration. This need was recognized early at ITT where it is compounded by a multi-national design environment comprising 14 major VLSI design centers and a growing number of smaller design centers each with its own specific set of needs and constraints. The CAD system integration strategy described achieves flexibility through a neutral data format tool interface architecture, a software language standard, and multi-source-able design rules. The paper describes the strategy and the semi-custom and full custom design systems developed following the strategy.
Keywords :
Circuit simulation; Design automation; Design methodology; Fabrication; Graphics; Hardware; Procurement; Production; Software tools; Very large scale integration;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Design Automation, 1985. 22nd Conference on
ISSN :
0738-100X
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-0635-5
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/DAC.1985.1585996
Filename :
1585996
Link To Document :
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