Physical Design for 3D Integrated Circuits

14	Overview of 3D CAD Design Tools Andy Heinig and Robert Fischbach

CONTENTS

Abstract

14.1  Tools for the 3D Design Step

14.2  Advanc3D

14.3  Tools for the 2D Design Step

14.4  Tools for the 2D Verification Step

14.5  Tools for the 3D Verification Step

14.6  Conclusion

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ABSTRACT

In this chapter we will show and explain the current status of commercial available tools, which are needed to bring a 3D system from the idea to a manufactured system. Depending on the design complexity, existing 2D tools can directly be used to design parts of the 3D system. In some cases add-ons for the 2D tools are required, and for complex designs new tools are needed.

Similar to the 2D case, a 3D design flow can be divided into a construction phase ...