High-Speed IO IP Process Technology & Design Interactions: Problems & Solutions

In advanced technology nodes, high-speed IO IP process technology interactions represent multi-faceted problems in the design of robust IO circuits requiring multi-pronged solutions. In deep-submicron technology designs, it is important to adopt coordinated multi-disciplines strategies and innovative holistic approaches to design and manufacture product with high-quality IO circuits. While IP quality remain a moving target, varying by customer, by design, and by application, solutions to design quality IO IP spans from process, architecture, design, pre-silicon validation, to post-silicon test.