Industry application trends are driving more 3D circuitry both at the chip and system level.
These technology trends are inducing new design challenges that require the semiconductor …

It has been pointed out that, in many cases, results generated by non-Manhattan channel
routers will be better than those generated by Manhattan routers. Non-optimal bubble sort …

Efficient algorithms for the layout generation of CMOS complex gates are presented. Heuristics
which use the concept of delayed binding are introduced. An optimized net list is decided …

In standard cell design, some of the cell terminals and gates are permutable. Therefore, it is
important for an over-the-cell channel router to take advantage of this so as to obtain better …

Due to uncertainties exist in the applications of the permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM)
servo drive which seriously influence the control performance. The integral back …

Background: Circumferential casts can contribute to elevated compartment pressures in the
setting of acute swelling. We have developed a novel casting method (A-frame cast) that …

Overlay networks have emerged as a powerful and flexible platform for developing new
disruptive network applications. The attractive characteristics of overlay networks such as …

… Cliff Hou: The definition of DFM in a very narrow sense is the final-stage model-based DFM
check for hot spots. A general definition of DFM covers a wide spectrum from design rule …

Double-patterning lithography is required at 20 nm node for planar CMOS. At the 16 / 14 nm
node, in order to deliver attractive amount of Performance-Power-Area enhancement, 3-D …

DFM has taken shape by virtue of manufacturers defining a series of "DFM activities", related
to parametric and stochastic yield analysis and recommendations for design changes to …