ASIC design with OASIS

An overview of a cell-based silicon compiler system, called OASIS, that supports rapid implementation of digital application-specific ICs (ASICs) by taking a high-level language description and producing a layout of a testable IC is presented. The major components of the system are the language compiler combined with a logic synthesis system, a mixed-mode multilevel timing simulation and verification system, a test pattern generation system, and an IC layout system. The OASIS system successfully integrates existing public domain tools while adding major new components. Several application-specific ICs that were designed with OASIS are described. A dramatic increase in designer productivity is reported.<
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