Method for designing a custom ASIC library

Abstract

In an aspect, this disclosure is directed toward a method of generating a technology library at a non-standard T/V point. The method includes the steps of pre-characterizing a set of at least three T/V points for a given technology library; creating a two-dimensional space in which temperature is plotted against supply voltage; and interpolating a custom technology library at an arbitrary T/V point within the two-dimensional space. Another aspect of the disclosure includes using a planar interpolation method. A further aspect includes using a linear interpolation method. Yet another aspect of the disclosure includes using four or more pre-characterized T/V points.

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