Manfred Dietrich & Joachim Haase 
Process Variations and Probabilistic Integrated Circuit Design [PDF ebook] 

Uncertainty in key parameters within a chip and between different chips in the deep sub micron area plays a more and more important role. As a result, manufacturing process spreads need to be considered during the design process. Quantitative methodology is needed to ensure faultless functionality, despite existing process variations within given bounds, during product development. This book presents the technological, physical, and mathematical fundamentals for a design paradigm shift, from a deterministic process to a probability-orientated design process for microelectronic circuits. Readers will learn to evaluate the different sources of variations in the design flow in order to establish different design variants, while applying appropriate methods and tools to evaluate and optimize their design.

Tabella dei contenuti

Introduction.- Physical and Mathematical Fundamentals.- Examination of Process Parameter Variations.- Methods of Parameter Variations.- Consequences for Circuits Design and Case Studies.- Conclusion.