Application-Specific Integrated Circuits

by Michael John Sebastian Smith

This comprehensive book on application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) describes the latest methods in VLSI-systems design. ASIC design, using commercial tools and predesigned cell libraries, is the fastest, most cost-effective, and least error-prone method of IC design. As a consequence, ASICs and ASIC-design methods have become increasingly popular in industry for a wide range of applications. The book covers both semicustom and programmable ASIC types. After describing the fundamentals of digital logic design and the physical features of each ASIC type, the book turns to ASIC logic design-design entry, logic synthesis, simulation, and test-and then to physical design-partitioning, floorplanning, placement, and routing. You will find here, in practical, well-explained detail, everything you need to know to understand the design of an ASIC, and everything you must do to begin and to complete your own design.

Genres: Nonfiction, Textbooks

1040 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't use this reference book as frequently these days, but it proved its worth back when I was reverse engineering ICs. My copy is getting a little old, however it does cover the basics of ASIC design flows.

[Xuan Zhang · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although it comprehensively covers the ASIC design process and concepts, this book lacks the smooth flow that critically distinguishes a highly-rated textbook from a laundry list of user manuals and references.