论文信息 - Evaluation of layout design styles using a quality design metric

Evaluation of layout design styles using a quality design metric

Leading-edge chip makers are moving towards more regular litho-friendly design styles in order to combat litho-induced process variations. This paper explores layout design providing several layout templates and we propose a fast and simple design metric to evaluate the potential benefits and weaknesses of a given template. We show that a regular cell template can achieve similar overall qualification compared to a traditional 2D standard cell design.

Sergio Gómez | Francesc Moll

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