VLSI PHYSICAL DESIGN IBD

Sinopsis

The complexity of modern chip design requires extensive use of specialized softwareáthroughout the process. To achieve the best results, a user of this software needs aáhigh-level understanding of the underlying mathematical models and algorithms. Ináaddition, a developer of such software must have a keen understanding of relevant computeráscience aspects, including algorithmic performance bottlenecks and how variousáalgorithms operate and interact. This book introduces and compares the fundamentaláalgorithms that are used during the IC physical design phase, wherein a geometricáchip layout is produced starting from an abstract circuit design. This updated secondáedition includes recent advancements in the state-of-the-art of physical design, andábuilds upon foundational coverage of essential and fundamental techniques. Numerousáexamples and tasks with solutions increase the clarity of presentation and facilitateádeeper understanding. A comprehensive set of slides is available on the Internet foráeach chapter, simplifying use of the book in instructional settings.'This improved, second edition of the book will continue to serve the EDA and designácommunity well. It is a foundational text and reference for the next generation of professionalsáwho will be called on to continue the advancement of our chip design tools andádesign the most advanced micro-electronics.'áDr. Leon Stok, Vice President, Electronic Design Automation, IBM Systems Group'This is the book I wish I had when I taught EDA in the past, and the one IâÇÖm using frománow on.'áDr. Louis K. Scheffer, Howard Hughes Medical Institute'I would happily use this book when teaching Physical Design. I know of no other workáthatâÇÖs as comprehensive and up-to-date, with algorithmic focus and clear pseudocode foráthe key algorithms. The book is beautifully designed!'Prof. John P. Hayes, University of Michigan'The entire field of electronic design automation owes the authors a great debt for providingáa single coherent source on physical design that is clear and tutorial in nature, whileáproviding details on key state-of-the-art topics such as timing closure.'Prof. Kurt Keutzer, University of California, Berkeley'An excellent balance of the basics and more advanced concepts, presented by top expertsáin the field.' Prof. Sachin Sapatnekar, University of Minnesota