Basic Vlsi Design By Douglas Pucknell.pdf Online

Book Report — Basic VLSI Design by Douglas A. Pucknell

1. Wafer preparation.
2. Photolithography (masking).
3. Oxidation (growing $SiO_2$).
4. Diffusion/Ion Implantation (doping).
5. Deposition and Etching.
6. Metallization (connecting wires).

Overview of the Book

• Why it matters: The inverter is the simplest logic gate. If you understand this, you understand 80% of digital circuit design.
• Key Topics:
• Simulation (functional + timing)