Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR; 1st edition (November 22, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0131828290
ISBN-13: 978-0131828292
A unique, easy-to-understand introduction to the EDA software tools used to design IC microchips
Includes all aspects of EDA: business, technical, tool vendor and end user views, IC and EDA industry trends
Explains (in simple English) the concepts and terminology of IC design issues and the EDA tools that deal with them
Covers the complete range of EDA tools from electronic system-level through front-end functional design, synthesis, and backend physical design
Ideal for non-technical readers in sales, marketing, public relations, legal, finance, students, and new entrants to the EDA, semiconductor or related industries