Title :
Quantitative assessment of computer applications in the development projects of a high-tech sector
Author_Institution :
Silterra USA, Inc., San Jose, CA, USA
Abstract :
This paper provides an overview of technology development using the conventional and computer-aided design (CAD) in microelectronics industry. The major factors in reducing the development cycle time and cost by technology CAD compared to the conventional practice are discussed and a simple model is introduced to assess the potential benefits of CAD in high-tech sectors. In high-tech development projects, the model is shown to predict an increase in the cost advantage of CAD with the increasing technology complexities compared to the conventional development approach.
Keywords :
cost reduction; integrated circuit manufacture; semiconductor industry; technology CAD (electronics); computer application; computer-aided design; cost reduction; development cycle time reduction; high-tech development project sector; integrated circuit manufacturing; microelectronics industry; quantitative assessment; technology CAD; Computer applications; Costs; Design automation; Fabrication; Impurities; Integrated circuit modeling; Integrated circuit technology; Manufacturing; Microelectronics; Semiconductor device manufacture;
Conference_Titel :
Management of Engineering & Technology, 2009. PICMET 2009. Portland International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Portland, OR
Print_ISBN :
978-1-890843-20-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-890843-20-5
DOI :
10.1109/PICMET.2009.5262281
