VLSI Custom Microelectronics

This innovative reference/text focuses on the design and production of integrated circuits specifically designed for a particular application from original-equipment manufacturers. Written by an acknowledged expert in this field, VLSI Custom Microelectronics outlines silicon and GaAs semiconductor fabrication techniques and circuit configurations compares custom design styles, including gate arrays, standard cells, full custom, and programmable and reprogrammable logic devices discusses computer-aided design tools, including HDLs, simulation, place and route, design rule checking, and electrical rule checking highlights analog and mixed analog/digital custom products explores direct-write-on-wafer and other fast prototyping techniques describes packaging of custom circuits provides in-depth coverage of design-for-test and other test strategies including boundary scan and self-test covers managerial issues, such as economic considerations, second-sourcing, and legal ownership and more! Containing over 900 references, tables, equations, and figures, VLSI Custom Microelectronics is a versatile reference for electrical, electronics, design, computer, mechanical, and control engineers; computer architects and scientists; circuit and systems designers; and an excellent text for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines.