Ic Layout Basics A Practical Guide

MASTER IC LAYOUT WITHOUT AN ENGINEERING BACKGROUND! A "plain-English" guide to learning the basics of the integrated circuit design process--co-authored by one of IBM's top instructors! Electronic semiconductor usage has exploded thanks to new chip applications such as cell phones, personal digital assistants, and consumer electronics--and created an unprecedented demand for technicians skilled in CMOS and bipolar design and layout. In IC LAYOUT BASICS, coauthor Chris Saint incorporates the same top-notch material utilized in his highly successful IBM training courses and offers you an essential primer covering: * Integrated circuit processes * Layout techniques * Fundamental device concepts * Wafer processes Writing for technicians without an engineering degree and with the surety and clarity of an experienced teacher, Chris and Judy Saint offer a logical layered approach to learning. They present concepts from the ground up, building on the simple until the complex becomes crystal clear. Examples, self-tests, and sidebars reinforce the material and make it all quick and painless. For maximum retention, each chapter includes preview points, "motivation" boxes, and executive summaries. PROVEN TEACHING METHODS AND MATERIALS,A JARGON-FREE STYLE, AND IN-DEPTH, NO-FLUFF COVERAGE MAKE THIS THE BEST GUIDE TO LEARNING IC DESIGN AND LAYOUT BASICSSaint, Christopher is the author of 'Ic Layout Basics A Practical Guide' with ISBN 9780071386258 and ISBN 0071386254.