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ASIC LIBRARY
DESIGN
Once we have decided to use an ASIC design style—using predefined and precharacterized cells from a library—we need to design or buy a cell library. Even though it is not necessary a knowledge of ASIC library design makes it easier to use library cells effectively.
3.1 Transistors as Resistors
3.2 Transistor Parasitic Capacitance
3.3 Logical Effort
3.4 Library-Cell Design
3.5 Library Architecture
3.6 Gate-Array Design
3.7 Standard-Cell Design
3.8 Datapath-Cell Design
3.9 Summary
3.10 Problems
3.11 Bibliography
3.12 References
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