Methodology for nanoscale technology based mixed-signal system design

摘要

A method for designing complex, mixed signal circuits, comprising generating electronic data defining a baseline schematic design. Generating a parameterized parasitic-aware netlist using the baseline schematic design. Performing design and process parameter statistical optimization using the parameterized parasitic-aware netlist and mixed signal component specifications. Determining whether one or more predetermined design specifications are satisfied. Optimizing the parameterized parasitic-aware netlist if it is determined that the one more predetermined design specifications are not satisfied. Generating electronic data defining a schematic-optimal layout design if it is determined that the one or more predetermined design specifications are satisfied.

主权项

1. A method for designing complex, mixed signal circuits, comprising:
generating electronic data using a processor, that defines a baseline schematic design; generating a parameterized parasitic-aware netlist, using the processor, that uses the baseline schematic design; performing design and process parameter statistical optimization and mixed signal figures of merit statistical characterization, using the processor, that uses the parameterized parasitic-aware netlist and mixed signal component specifications; determining whether one or more predetermined design specifications are satisfied; optimizing the parameterized parasitic-aware netlist if it is determined that the one more predetermined design specifications are not satisfied; and generating electronic data defining a schematic-optimal layout design if it is determined that the one or more predetermined design specifications are satisfied.