Essential EDA Concepts
| Nora: | With all these tools, there must be a lot of data around. Would you please explain more about the EDA design data? |
Design Views
| Andrea: | There is a lot of data. That's because an IC design is described from many different viewpoints. Just as in the case of a house, different people need different views.
The prospective buyers may want to see the arrangement of rooms (the floor plan). They may also like to see an exterior view (artist's drawing), including landscaping, fences, and so on. A glossy brochure will typically contain these views plus a list of features. A more detailed block diagram includes the location of all the closets, appliances, bathroom, and kitchen fixtures. The plumbing contractor needs a detailed ... |
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