12-07-2012, 12:11 PM
VLSI Design EE213
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Introduction to VLSI Technology
Process Design
Trends
Chip Fabrication
Real Circuit Parameters
Circuit Design
Electrical Characteristics
Configuration Building Blocks
Switching Circuitry
Translation onto Silicon
CAD
Practical Experience in Layout Design
Learning Outcomes
Understand the principles of the design and implementation of standard MOS integrated circuits and be able to assess their performance taking into account the effects of real circuit parameters
The Cost of Fabrication
Current cost $2 - 3 billion
Typical fab line occupies 1 city block, employees a few hundred employees
Most profitable period is first 18 months to 2 years
For large volume IC’s packaging and testing is largest cost
For low volume IC’s, design costs may swamp manufacturing costs
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Introduction to VLSI Technology
Process Design
Trends
Chip Fabrication
Real Circuit Parameters
Circuit Design
Electrical Characteristics
Configuration Building Blocks
Switching Circuitry
Translation onto Silicon
CAD
Practical Experience in Layout Design
Learning Outcomes
Understand the principles of the design and implementation of standard MOS integrated circuits and be able to assess their performance taking into account the effects of real circuit parameters
The Cost of Fabrication
Current cost $2 - 3 billion
Typical fab line occupies 1 city block, employees a few hundred employees
Most profitable period is first 18 months to 2 years
For large volume IC’s packaging and testing is largest cost
For low volume IC’s, design costs may swamp manufacturing costs