This paper presents a new concept for accurately modeling the timing behavior of VLSI interconnections using frequency domain methods and taking into consideration distributed parasitics as well as lumped elements and contact holes. A piecewise linear signal representation is used to catch the waveform dependencies of submicron structures. The models are applied in an analysis tool for clock trees and in a concept for accurate post-layout timing simulation
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Design Automation Conference, 1996, with EURO-VHDL '96 and Exhibition, Proceedings EURO-DAC '96, European
Date of Conference: 16-20 Sep 1996