VLSI Design Innovation in the Deep-Submicron Era

  • Imai, Masaharu (Dept. of Informatics and Mathematical Sciences Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University) ;
  • Takeuchi, Yoshinori (Dept. of Informatics and Mathematical Sciences Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University)
  • Published : 2000.07.01

Abstract

This paper describes the innovation of VLSI design methodology in the coming decade. Technology trend of VLSI fabrication is surveyed first. Then the so-called “design crisis” is analyzed. Finally, possible design methodology to overcome the design crisis is discussed.

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