Guides - Techniques

May 30, 2015

Clock tree synthesis

Clock-tree generation is coming under increased scrutiny because of its role in dynamic power consumption and problems caused by on-chip PVT variation.
May 28, 2015

Dynamic power optimization

FinFETs present a number of problems with respect to dynamic power consumption. Design techniques are being re-evaluated to deal with the issue.
July 15, 2014

Parasitic extraction

Parasitic extraction reveals the impact of implementation on the theoretical performance of IC designs.
May 29, 2014
Near-threshold computing for minimum energy - thumbnail

Near-threshold and subthreshold logic

By taking the circuit supply voltage close to that of the threshold voltage or even below, it is possible to optimize low-power VLSI design. But there are pitfalls.
May 26, 2014

Design for security

Design for security is an emerging topic in hardware engineering demanding a more holistic approach that traditional cryptographic implementation.
May 24, 2014
Dopant-level trojan standard cell developed by Georg Becker and coworkers

Hardware trojan attacks and countermeasures

IC designers are becoming increasingly worried about the possibility of third parties inserting malicious 'trojan' circuitry into their ICs.
May 19, 2014

On-chip clock strategies and GALS

The increased use of IP and a rise in process variability is driving a move to look at alternatives to traditional low-skew clock distribution strategies.
May 19, 2014

Verification coverage

Verification coverage attempts to at least provide a partial answer to the question: "How do you know you are finished verifying?" It involves the combination of a number of techniques.
January 13, 2014
Interconnect resistance has increased since the 40nm node

Interconnect resistance

A number of effects have led to a dramatic increase in interconnect resistance in the sub-32nm process nodes that demands the use of smarter routing.
January 13, 2014
Multiple patterning is causing issues with access to standard-cell pins in nanometer processes

Cell pin access

Increasingly complex design rules in 14nm and 16nm make it harder to connect local routing to the inputs and outputs (pins) of standard cells.

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