Automated CAE tools for full custom design of bipolar analog ASICs

CAE tools for use in design of bipolar analog ICS with the analog FASTRACK design system are discussed. Two tools, device design and autogen, automatically design and lay out a full-custom transistor. The statistical analysis and modeling (SAM) tool is used to generate model parameter values for a variety of deterministic and statistical simulation modes. A tool for automated synthesis of IC macromodels (ASIM) is provided to create macro/behavioral models of analog and digital blocks for up to 100 times faster circuit-level simulation.<>