Title :
CAD tools for microprocessor design in the deep submicron era
Author_Institution :
Cadence Design Syst. Inc., San Jose, CA, USA
fDate :
31 May-2 Jun 1995
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;
Conference_Titel :
VLSI Technology, Systems, and Applications, 1995. Proceedings of Technical Papers. 1995 International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Taipei
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2773-X
DOI :
10.1109/VTSA.1995.524634
