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A technology-independent CAD tool for ESD protection device extraction-ESDExtractor | IEEE Conference Publication | IEEE Xplore

A technology-independent CAD tool for ESD protection device extraction-ESDExtractor


Abstract:

The challenges for developing an ESD (electrostatic discharge) layout extractor originate from unconventional layout patterns of ESD protection devices, parasitic ESD dev...Show More

Abstract:

The challenges for developing an ESD (electrostatic discharge) layout extractor originate from unconventional layout patterns of ESD protection devices, parasitic ESD device extraction and device count reduction. This paper reports a new technology-independent layout extractor, ESDExtractor, which is capable of extracting all types of ESD devices and answers the demands for ESD design verification. A general methodology to extract both intentional and parasitic ESD devices, specific algorithms and implementation methods for efficiency-enhancement are presented, followed by a design example.
Date of Conference: 10-14 November 2002
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 29 January 2003
Print ISBN:0-7803-7607-2
Print ISSN: 1092-3152
Conference Location: San Jose, CA, USA

1. Introduction

ESD protection circuits are used to prevent ESD damages to ICs [1]. An ESD protection layout extractor is critically important since it makes the further layout-schematic checking and ESD circuit simulation at whole chip level possible.

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