As system complexity continues to increase, the microelectronic industry must possess the ability to
adapt quickly to the market changes and new technology through automation and simulations. The
purpose of this book is to provide in a single volume a comprehensive reference work covering the broad
spectrum of computer aided design and optimization techniques, which include circuit performance
modeling, design by optimization, statistical design optimization, physical design automation, computer
aided analysis and circuit simulations; and design automation, which includes system-level design,
performance modeling and analysis, and hardware=software codesign. This book is written and developed
for the practicing electrical engineers and computer scientists in industry, government, and
academia. The goal is to provide the most up-to-date information in the field.
Over the years, the fundamentals of the field have evolved to include a wide range of topics and a broad
range of practice. To encompass such a wide range of knowledge, this book focuses on the key concepts,
models, and equations that enable the design engineer to analyze, design, and predict the behavior of
large-scale systems. While design formulas and tables are listed, emphasis is placed on the key concepts
and theories underlying the processes.
This book stresses fundamental theories behind professional applications and uses several examples to
reinforce this point. Extensive development of theory and details of proofs have been omitted. The reader
is assumed to have a certain degree of sophistication and experience. However, brief reviews of theories,
principles, and mathematics of some subject areas are given. These reviews have been done concisely with
perception.