The Art of Analog Circuit Layout

Author: Alan Hastings (USA)
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: Author Alan Hastings possesses extensive knowledge in integrated circuit layout design and rich practical experience. This book comprehensively discusses various issues involved in analog integrated circuit layout design and the latest research findings in this field from a practical and authoritative perspective. It covers semiconductor device physics and technology, failure mechanisms, and other content. Based on the three fundamental processes adopted in analog integrated circuit design—standard bipolar process, CMOS silicon gate process, and BiCMOS process—the book focuses on the design and matching issues of passive devices, diode design, the design and application of bipolar junction transistors and field-effect transistors, as well as specialized topics including device merging, guard rings, pad fabrication, single-layer connections, ESD structures, etc. Finally, it introduces knowledge related to chip layout and routing. This book can serve as a textbook for senior undergraduate and graduate students in relevant fields, as well as a highly valuable reference for professional layout designers.