Design for manufacturability and yield

  • Authors:
  • A. J. Strojwas

  • Affiliations:
  • Department of ELectrical and Computer Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

  • Venue:
  • DAC '89 Proceedings of the 26th ACM/IEEE Design Automation Conference
  • Year:
  • 1989

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Abstract

This tutorial focuses on the design strategies for VLSI circuits that are aimed at achieving manufacturable, high-yielding chips. We review the current status of statistical design methodologies based upon statistically-valid modeling and process characterization approaches. Both parametric and functional yield maximization strategies are covered. This tutorial argues that by providing a better starting point for manufacturing, the profitability and competitiveness can be significantly improved.