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9 Conclusion

Our new approach combines the immediate relevance of system models with the accuracy of device simulation at minimum computing effort. Yielding system information directly for arbitrary operating points, like worst-case process corners, makes this method an ideal tool for fast device evaluation without the need of full compact-model characterization during the optimization process.




G. Schrom, V. De, and S. Selberherr: VLSI Performance Metric Based on Minimum TCAD Simulations