Application-Specific
Integrated Circuit Design
by
Dr. Steve Tu Rm SF726C
E-mail : stu@ee.fju.edu.tw
Department of Electronic Engineering Fu Jen Catholic University
Spring 2008
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Outline :
1. Introduction to ASIC design 2. CMOS logic & layout revisited
3. Low-level design entry & cell library design 4. High-level design with Verilog HDL
5. Syntax and Examples of Verilog HDL 6. Coding style for synthesis
7. Finite state machine design and optimization 8. Logic Synthesis
9. Design for testability and Synopsys Test Compiler
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Recommended Books -
1. Smith, M.J.S. 1997, “Application-Specific Integrated Circuits”. Reading, MA : Addison-Wesley.
• Principal textbook for this course, very well written and rich content.
2. Weste, N. H. E. and Harris, D. 2004. “CMOS VLSI Design: A Circuits and Systems Perspective”.3th Reading, MA : Addison-Wesley.
• Concentrates on full-custom design.
3. Mead, C. A. and Conway, L. A. 1980 “Introduction to VLSI Systems”. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley.
• A classic textbook in the subject, but a bit tough.
Grading Policy–
1. Midterm exam ( 40% ) 2. Final exam ( 40% )
3. Interaction with the lecturer (20%)
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