DocumentCode
3365898
Title
CAD tools for microprocessor design in the deep submicron era
Author
Scheffer, Lou
Author_Institution
Cadence Design Syst. Inc., San Jose, CA, USA
fYear
1995
fDate
31 May-2 Jun 1995
Firstpage
57
Lastpage
62
Abstract
This paper covers the design flow and CAD tools needed to design a modern microprocessor. It reviews the existing tools for the logical and physical design of microprocessors, and then focuses on the changes and extensions to those tools needed to cope with deep submicron processes
Keywords
ULSI; circuit CAD; integrated circuit design; logic CAD; microprocessor chips; CAD tools; deep submicron era; design flow; logical design; microprocessor design; physical design; Assembly; Costs; Design automation; Lithography; Logic design; Logic programming; Microprocessors; Process design; Productivity; Testing;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
VLSI Technology, Systems, and Applications, 1995. Proceedings of Technical Papers. 1995 International Symposium on
Conference_Location
Taipei
ISSN
1524-766X
Print_ISBN
0-7803-2773-X
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/VTSA.1995.524634
Filename
524634
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