Accession Number:

ADA151798

Title:

A New Microelectronic Workstation for VLSI (Very-Large-Scale-Integrated) Layout Design.

Descriptive Note:

Master's thesis

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

Personal Author(s):

• Walters,D. D.

Report Date:

1984-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

117.0

Abstract:

Recent advances in microelectronic technology have allowed for the integration of complex very-large-scale-integrated VLSI circuits on a single chip. In this regard, metal-oxide-semiconductor MOS technology has been the only means by which this single-chip integration has been possible for both analog and digital circuits. Although there are several steps involved in the overall VLSI design process, this thesis will focus on the layout design. VLSI layout design is a very time consuming process and, therefore, makes extensive use of both hardware and software computer aids. This thesis deals with the development and testing of a new microelectric workstation which will be used specifically for VLSI layout design. The operation and design methodologies of MOS VLSI circuits, with emphasis on the layout, are examined.

Descriptors:

• *INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
• *MICROELECTRONICS
• COMPUTER PROGRAMS
• STATIONS
• DIGITAL SYSTEMS
• COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
• THESES
• CHIPS(ELECTRONICS)
• METAL OXIDE SEMICONDUCTORS
• ANALOG SYSTEMS

Subject Categories:

• Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE