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From Geometry to Logic

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Lin, Tzu-Mu (1981) From Geometry to Logic. Master's thesis, California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/887g-zn84. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04122012-091736952

Abstract

Transformation between five different intermediate forms used in VLSI design are discussed. The intermediate forms are: the D language, Akers' Diagrams, transistor listings, the sticks standard, and CIF language. They represent architecture, logic, transistor, topology and geometric levels, respectively. To understand more about the relationships between these levels, a series of transformations from the CIF to the sticks standard, from the sticks standard to the transistor listing, and from the transistor listing to the Akers' Diagram are presented. By doing this, the description gap between the logical world and the physical world is bridged.

CAD developers often complain about the lack of a model that can be applied uniformly throughout the entire design process. Akers' Diagrams seem to meet this demand. This work highlights this point.

As an example, a shift register implemented in NMOS technology will appear many times in this thesis.

Item Type:Thesis (Master's thesis)
Subject Keywords:Computer Science
Degree Grantor:California Institute of Technology
Division:Engineering and Applied Science
Major Option:Computer Science
Thesis Availability:Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):
  • Mead, Carver
Thesis Committee:
  • Unknown, Unknown
Defense Date:29 March 1981
Record Number:CaltechTHESIS:04122012-091736952
Persistent URL:https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04122012-091736952
DOI:10.7907/887g-zn84
Default Usage Policy:No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:6909
Collection:CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By: Benjamin Perez
Deposited On:12 Apr 2012 18:12
Last Modified:09 Nov 2022 19:20

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