VLSI Physical Design: From Graph Partitioning to Timing Closure

by Andrew B. Kahng, Jens Lienig, Igor L. Markov

LSI Physical Design explores how algorthims can be used to create a geometric chip layout can be created from an abstract circuit design. The text emphasizes essential, fundamental techniques, ranging from hypergraph partictioning and circuit placement to timing closure.

321 pages, Hardcover

First published February 9, 2011

Reviews

[Alessandro Piovaccari · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a great and well-written introduction to the various techniques and algorithms that power physical synthesis tools of digital SOC. Even if it is a little dated (pre FinFET), it still provides a very useful tool for learning the fundamental techniques with a good intuitive approach. Text can be followed even without completing the exercises. Great set of references to dive deeper into the covered topics.

[Paul Floyd · Rating 3 out of 5]

OK, but I felt that I needed to work on the exercises and algorithm code to get the most out of the book (not possible on the bus!).