Modeling process variations in cell libraries is fundamental to enabling statistical static timing analysis. Achieving it in an industrial setting has many stringent requirements. A generic model is proposed that satisfies these requirements. The results of its rigorous validation are explained.
Citation:
Ali Dasdan, Jinfeng Liu, Sridhar Tirumala, Kayhan Kucukcakar, "Designing and Validating Process-Variation-Aware Cell Libraries," isqed, pp.761-770, 8th International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design (ISQED'07), 2007