Crystal is a timing analyzer for nMOS circuits designed in the Mead-Conway style. Based on the circuit extracted from a mask set, Crystal determines the length of each clock phase and pinpoints the longest paths. The analysis is independent of specific data values and uses critical path techniques along with a simple RC model of delays. Several additional techniques are used to improve the speed and accuracy of the program, including separate up/down timing, static level assignment, flow control for pass transistors, and precharging.
Title
Crystal: A Timing Analyzer for nMOS VLSI Circuits
Published
1983-01-01
Full Collection Name
Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences Technical Reports
Other Identifiers
CSD-83-119
Type
Text
Extent
23 p
Archive
The Engineering Library
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