Symbolic layout for rapid full-custom prototyping of high-speed telecommunications chips

The MULGA symbolic design system, which has been in use at Bellcore for design of research VLSI chips, and Bellcore's experience with symbolic design of high-performance VLSI are described. Bellcore's research on a new symbolic design system, DASL, is discussed. The use of symbolic layout in cell-based systems and silicon compilers, and its use in these areas is covered.<
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