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Publication
ISPD 1997
Conference paper
Physical design challenges for performance
Abstract
Recent trends in high performance microprocessor design suggest that complex gigahertz processors based on deep-submicron CMOS technologies will be practical in the near future. It is also certain that integration complexity will result in ever-increasing demand for interconnection connectivity and bandwidths. Front-end chip planning, back-end interconnect design, and global electrical analysis issues will be at the forefront.