Masterslice technology study
Abstract
Masterslices integrated circuit (IC) technology which provides a means for custom IC development by the end user of the IC, involves customizing the final metal layer used to interconnect components already processed on a standard wafer. This technology provides rapid turnaround times and low development costs for small quantities of custom ICs. In addition, the design of these ICs can be done by a wide variety of circuit design engineers using conventional analog and digital circuit functions. The results of a survey of several applications for these custom ICs are presented. The environment and facilities needed for their development are dicussed.
- Publication:
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Lawrence Livermore National Lab. Report
- Pub Date:
- August 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981llnl.reptR....B
- Keywords:
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- Computer Aided Design;
- Integrated Circuits;
- Microelectronics;
- Costs;
- Electronic Packaging;
- Fabrication;
- Field Effect Transistors;
- Wafers;
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering