DFM requirements and solution roadmaps: The multi-layer approach
Juan Antonio Carballo, Sani Nassif
SPIE Advanced Lithography 2006
This paper presents a computationally efficient means for estimating parametric timing yield and guiding robust design-for-quality in the presence of manufacturing and operating environment variations. Computational efficiency is achieved by basing the proposed methodology on a post-processing step applied to the report generated as a by-product of static timing analysis. Efficiency is also ensured by exploiting the fact that for small processing/environment variations, a linear model is adequate for capturing the resulting delay change. Meaningful design guidance is achieved by analyzing the timing-related influence of variations on a path-by-path basis, allowing designers perform a quality-oriented design pass focused on key paths. A coherent strategy is provided to handle both die-to-die and within-die variations. Examples from a PowerPC microprocessor illustrate the methodology and its capabilities.
Juan Antonio Carballo, Sani Nassif
SPIE Advanced Lithography 2006
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