Uncertainty in key parameters within a chip and between different chips in the deep sub micron area plays a more and more important role. As a result, manufacturing process spreads need to be considered during the design process. Quantitative methodology is needed to ensure faultless functionality, despite existing process variations within given bounds, during product development. This book presents the technological, physical, and mathematical fundamentals for a design paradigm shift, from a deterministic process to a probability-orientated design process for microelectronic circuits. Readers will learn to evaluate the different sources of variations in the design flow in order to establish different design variants, while applying appropriate methods and tools to evaluate and optimize their design.
ISBN: 9781441966209
ISBN-10: 144196620X
Audience:
Professional
Format:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 265
Published: 19th November 2011
Dimensions (cm): 23.5 x 15.5
x 1.8
Weight (kg): 0.567