IBM_ASIC_Design_Methodology_Primer

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IBM_ASIC_Design_Methodology_Primer

Abstract
This application note provides an overview of the application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design process.
Four major phases are discussed: design entry and analysis; technology optimization and floorplanning;
design verification; and layout.
Introduction
The ASIC Design Methodology Primerprovides an overview of the steps involved in application specific
integrated circuit (ASIC) design. An ASIC is a collection of logic and memory circuits on a single silicon
die. ASICs are used in a wide variety of products ranging from consumer products such as video games,
digital cameras, automobiles and personal computers, to high-end technology products such as workstations
and supercomputers. The ASIC market, with steady growth over the past decade and continued
growth predicted for the next one, is expected to become a $50 billion market by the year 2000
( Dataquest, 12/16/96).
This primer is organized into three sections:
- The first section, Basic Terminology, defines key terms and the scope of this paper.
- The second and largest section, Basic Methodology Walkthrough, covers, at a high level, the
four major phases of ASIC design, and is illustrated with real design examples. This discussion
also identifies some of the major software vendors who offer ASIC design tools, and lists any
process steps unique to IBM.
- The last section, Design Challenges and Strategies summarizes the specific strengths and
capabilities IBM ASICs brings to the marketplace, and their resulting value to its customers.

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