DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNIQUES FOR AUTOMATIC MANUFACTURE OF INTEGRAL CIRCUITS VOLUME I.
Abstract
The time and cost required for development of integral circuits can be greatly reduced by applying modern techniques of computer-aided design. In the planned man/machine system, the designer will rapidly construct mask layouts by interacting with a high-speed digital computer via a cathode-ray tube display. The present prototype system simulates this action through plotted displays and a symbolic language. The design language uses a problem-oriented vocabulary of commands (MOVE, BEND, MOAT, etc.) in an easily learned English-like syntax. A set of symbolic expressions enables the designer to place components precisely without concerning himself with actual dimensions and tolerances. The computer automatically obeys built-in rules to insure consistency with the selected fabrication processes. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0478444
Entities
People
- Arnold Spitalny
- Frank S. Preston
- William S. Mann