The last chip I worked on had ten levels of metal. No "planes" per se, though the power grids were pretty stiff to take the ~100A. ;-)
Estimate area from SPICE netlist
Sep 16, 2010
24 Replies
I can even have a "thick" metal layer for the amps I have to push along ;-) ...Jim Thompson
| James E.Thompson, CTO | mens |
| Analog Innovations, Inc. | et |
| Analog/Mixed-Signal ASIC's and Discrete Systems | manus |
| Phoenix, Arizona 85048 Skype: Contacts Only | |
| Voice:(480)460-2350 Fax: Available upon request | Brass Rat |
| E-mail Icon at http://www.analog-innovations.com | 1962 |
The Ground Zero Mosque IS Appropriate When Renamed...
The Obama Monument to American Impotence
We'll probably need that as well, lots of peak amps. It's one of those white-knuckle designs where the stall horn on the Mentor software is going to blare a lot.
Keith's 10-metal chip is impressive. I have never seen one.
Regards, Joerg
http://www.analogconsultants.com/
"gmail" domain blocked because of excessive spam.
Use another domain or send PM.
Isn't Keith ex-IBM? I used to go to Burlington a lot. Impressive place. I used to stay at the Essex and get treated to the NE Culinary Institute's fine food. Got trapped there for a few days by snow, a week before Christmas... fabulous food AND caroling ;-) ...Jim Thompson
| James E.Thompson, CTO | mens |
| Analog Innovations, Inc. | et |
| Analog/Mixed-Signal ASIC's and Discrete Systems | manus |
| Phoenix, Arizona 85048 Skype: Contacts Only | |
| Voice:(480)460-2350 Fax: Available upon request | Brass Rat |
| E-mail Icon at http://www.analog-innovations.com | 1962 |
The Ground Zero Mosque IS Appropriate When Renamed...
The Obama Monument to American Impotence
Yup. The chip I was referring to was the PPC-970MP (dual processor Apple G5).
Nice place, about 2 miles from where I lived (half way between home and work).
Join the Discussion
Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.
Didn't find your answer?
Ask the community — no account required