Minuteman integrated circuits—A study in combined operations

This paper describes the procedures employed in the development of the custom integrated circuit complement utilized in the Improved MINUTEMAN computer. Two representative circuit types are presented with detailed design considerations and resultant decisions, thereby illustrating the necessity for a tightly-knit combined-operations concept in the custom design of semiconductor integrated circuits. Conclusions are drawn relative to the efficacy of the procedures used, and recommendations for corrective action are presented.