A semi-custom design methodology for design performance optimization

We present a semi-custom design methodology based on transistor tuning to optimize the design performance Compared with other transistor tuning approaches, our tuning process takes the cross-talk effect into account and prominently reduces the complexity for circuit simulation and analysis by decomp...

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Published in:Journal of Zhejiang University. A. Science 2008-04, Vol.9 (4), p.510-516
Main Authors: Lv, Dong-ming, Zhang, Pei-yong, Zheng, Dan-dan, Yan, Xiao-lang, Zhang, Bo, Quan, Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Civil Engineering
Classical and Continuum Physics
Engineering
Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
回路分解
微电子学
晶体管
最佳化设计
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Summary:We present a semi-custom design methodology based on transistor tuning to optimize the design performance Compared with other transistor tuning approaches, our tuning process takes the cross-talk effect into account and prominently reduces the complexity for circuit simulation and analysis by decomposing the circuit network utilizing graph theory. Furthermore, the incremental placement and routing for the corresponding transistor tuning in conventional approaches is not required in our methodology, which might induce timing graph variation and additional iterations for design convergence. This methodology combines the flexible automated circuit tuning and physical design tools to provide more opportunities for design optimization throughout the design cycle.
ISSN:1673-565X
1862-1775
DOI:10.1631/jzus.A071449