VLSI DESIGN METHODOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

as microelectronics engineers design complex chips using existing circuit libraries, they must ensure correct logical, physical, and Electrical properties, and prepare for reliable Foundry fabrication. Vlsi design methodology development focuses on the design and analysis steps needed to perform these tasks and successfully complete a modern Chip design. Microprocessor design authority Tom dillinger carefully introduces core concepts, and then guides engineers through modeling, functional design validation, design implementation, electrical analysis, and release to manufacturing. Writing from the engineering perspective, he covers underlying EDA tool algorithms, flows, criteria for assessing project status, and key tradeoffs and interdependencies. This fresh and accessible tutorial will be valuable to all VLSI system designers, senior undergraduate or graduate students of microelectronics design, and companies offering internal courses for Engineers at all levels.