VLSI Physical Design: From Graph Partitioning to Timing Closure

The complexity of modern chip design requires specialized software, with a high-level understanding of mathematical models and algorithms and a keen understanding of computer science aspects. This book introduces and compares fundamental algorithms used during the IC physical design phase, with examples and tasks with solutions. It is a foundational text and reference for the next generation of professionals.

Format: Hardback
Length: 317 pages
Publication date: 16 June 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

The complexity of modern chip design necessitates the extensive utilization of specialized software throughout the entire process. To attain optimal outcomes, a user of this software must possess a profound comprehension of the underlying mathematical models and algorithms. Furthermore, a developer of such software must have a keen understanding of pertinent computer science aspects, encompassing algorithmic performance bottlenecks and the mechanisms through which various algorithms function and interrelate. This book presents and compares the fundamental algorithms employed during the IC physical design phase, wherein a geometric chip layout is generated from an abstract circuit design. This revised second edition incorporates recent advancements in the state-of-the-art of physical design, while also building upon foundational coverage of essential and fundamental techniques. Numerous examples and tasks with solutions enhance the clarity of presentation and facilitate a deeper understanding. A comprehensive set of slides is readily accessible on the Internet for each chapter, streamlining the book's usage in instructional settings.

This enhanced, second edition of the book will continue to serve the EDA and design community effectively. It serves as a foundational text and reference for the upcoming generation of professionals who will be tasked with advancing our chip design tools and designing the most advanced micro-electronics.

Dr. Leon Stok, Vice President, Electronic Design Automation, IBM Systems Group, stated, "This is the book I wish I had when I taught EDA in the past, and the one I'm using from now on."

Dr. Louis K. Scheffer, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, remarked, "I would happily use this book when teaching Physical Design. I know of no other work that's as comprehensive and up-to-date, with an algorithmic focus and clear explanations."

Weight: 661g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030964146
Edition number: 2nd ed. 2022