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A system of CAD programs, called SPIDER, for ensuring adequate current-carrying capacity in VLSI circuits has been developed. The approach is hierarchical, and it automates and simplifies many of the tasks previously performed by the circuit designer. The system converts transient current waveforms into dc electromigration equivalent values, and includes an algorithm for determining the line width adjustments necessary for meeting specified median-time-to-failure (MTF) requirements. SPIDER also computes voltage drops with respect to a reference node and calls upon an optimization algorithm for correcting violations of a voltage drop specification.
Published in:
Computer-Aided Design of Integrated Circuits and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
(Volume:6
,
Issue:
6
)
Date of Publication: November 1987
- Page(s):
- 1023 - 1031
- ISSN :
- 0278-0070
- Digital Object Identifier :
- 10.1109/TCAD.1987.1270343
- Product Type:
- Journals & Magazines
- Date of Current Version :
- 03 March 2004
- Issue Date :
- November 1987
- Sponsored by :
- IEEE Council on Electronic Design Automation
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