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 processesWriting 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 BASICS