VLSI Design Methodology Development, First Edition

Epilogue

This book focused on SoC design methodologies and project management criteria for the advanced semiconductor fabrication processes available at this time. The design enablement provided by the foundry PDK is fundamental to supporting the design flows that comprise the overall methodology. The integration of intellectual property (IP) available from external vendors accelerates the SoC design and verification schedule and helps design teams focus on product differentiation features.

The continuing emphasis on additional product features, while concurrently addressing aggressive power, performance, and area (PPA) targets will no doubt result in major advances in the years to come. Some of these technology enhancements are already transitioning ...