Publisher's Synopsis
The important role of CAD in VLSI is clearly noticeable in this volume, with many contributions spanning the wide area from system design, silicon compilers, layout programs and design rules, to test strategies and verification programs. Before widespread industrial application of VLSI is possible, the underlying CAD systems must first become economically viable. This consideration, and its relation to the topics covered, will be of interest and importance to the academic community, computer scientists and to electrical engineers.
