Semiconductor Technology Semiconductor technology revolutionizes electronic circuit fabrication by offering a unique approach. Unlike conventional methods that require external device…
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Fabricating Interconnects The fabrication process of interconnects is visualized in Figure 1 and explained in steps (a) to (i) as…
Junction-Isolated Transistors Early planar transistor technology utilized reverse-biased pn junctions to provide isolation between components. One of the earliest versions…
Gate Array In the realm of Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), the gate array (GA) design style represents a unique approach…
Macro Cell The term “macro cell” or “mega cell” in the context of ASICs signifies a predefined block that exhibits…
Full Custom Layout Design Style in ASICs A full custom ASIC is a custom-designed integrated circuit where every component is…
ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuits): Technological Characteristics and Design Goals ASIC, or Application Specific Integrated Circuit, refers to a type…
Mixed-Signal Layout Strategies: Balancing Digital and Analog Circuitry In the realm of integrated circuit (IC) design, where both digital and…
Aperture Error In the realm of sample-and-hold (S/H) circuits, a transient phenomenon known as “aperture error” or “aperture uncertainty” emerges…
Analog-to-Digital Converters Analog-to-digital converters, commonly referred to as A/Ds or ADCs, serve a vital role in modern electronics by converting…