A typical problem in integrated circuits is distributing a digital signal to a very large node, such as clocking for registers, memories and counters. The propagation delays and skew must be minimized to avoid malfunctions. …
Fanout: Properly Sizing the Inverters in a Chain in Analog CircuitsRead More »
What are the differences between NMOS and PMOS devices in a CMOS technology? …
Physical Comparison between NMOS vs PMOS TransistorsRead More »
The fabless business model is nowadays a trend in the industry. Developing an own process technology is not an option for most companies, and it is not profitable in the short- or mid-term. Moreover, the required investment is not feasible for a majority. …
How trustworthy are the component specifications? Can I rely blindly on datasheets? How well is a device characterized by the manufacturer?
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Specsmanship: Do manufacturers manipulate the specs of their components? Read More »
Can a Microchip be copied and replicated without permission? How is this possible?
Here I will explain the Reasons and Techniques to avoid it! …
Is it Possible to Reverse Engineering a CHIP? Yes… Analog IP PiracyRead More »
Is it possible to integrate Inductors on-chip? What kind of inductors are available in IC? Are they feasible and useful?
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An Overview of On-chip Inductors for Integrated Circuits IC. Types, Pro & ConsRead More »
To fabricate a prototype of a IC chip is very expensive and it needs from several months up to 1 year to be finished. WHY???
Let’s explore all the designing steps that a CHIP requires… …
How is the Design Process of Microchips: Analog IC Design Flow to TapeoutRead More »
Pro and Cons of the different Types of IC capacitors that can be introduced in a IC chip. …
Types of IC capacitors available to integrate on chipsRead More »
From the hundreds of semiconductors and IC Design companies around Europe, many of them tend to be located together or very near.
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European microelectronics Company Clusters: Hubs of Chip DesignRead More »
A bibliographic review of the state-of-the-art of carbon nanotube transistors (CNTFETs)
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Field-Effect Transistors based on carbon nanotubes (CNTFETs)Read More »
Analog circuits schematics are designed and simulated with ‘realistic’ models in Cadence, estimating roughly how the circuit will work in the real world. …
Parasitic Extraction, Post-layout and Back annotating in Circuit DesignRead More »
