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Overview of Cad

The document discusses CAD tools used in various stages of VLSI design such as micro-architecture design, circuit feasibility analysis, RTL modeling, data path and memory design, control logic design, layout verification, and test pattern generation. It lists tools used for tasks like performance analysis, block diagramming, partitioning, floorplanning, power distribution, clocking strategy, critical path simulation, schematic editing, netlisting, layout editing, simulation, and more.

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Overview of Cad

The document discusses CAD tools used in various stages of VLSI design such as micro-architecture design, circuit feasibility analysis, RTL modeling, data path and memory design, control logic design, layout verification, and test pattern generation. It lists tools used for tasks like performance analysis, block diagramming, partitioning, floorplanning, power distribution, clocking strategy, critical path simulation, schematic editing, netlisting, layout editing, simulation, and more.

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Overview of CAD tools

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VLSI design
Micro-processor design flow
Micro-architecture design
Performance issues
Detailed block diagrams

Circuit Feasibility
Partitioning, Floorplanning
Power distribution
Clocking strategy
Critical path simulation
Micro-architecture design and circuit feasibility

C, C++
Schematic editor
Netlister
Layout editor
Spice simulator
RTL model design

Define RTL coding guidelines


- Synthesizable subset
- Equivalency check
- Hierarchy Style
- Signal naming convention
Data path/Memory design

Performance issues
Critical path extraction tools
Power/noise analysis tools
Design rule checkers
LVS tool
Control logic design

Macro replacement tool


RTL model re-partitioning tool
Schematic drawing tool
Layout, Circuit and timing verification

LVS & DRC tools


Parasitic extraction tools
Glue tools
Test pattern generation

ATPG tools
Netlist translator
Tools used

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