Three-Dimensional Integrated Circuit Layout [Paperback]

First published in 1991, this thesis concentrates upon the design of three-dimensional circuits.First published in 1991, this thesis concentrates upon the design of three-dimensional, rather than the traditional two-dimensional, circuits. The theory behind such circuits is presented in detail, together with experimental results.First published in 1991, this thesis concentrates upon the design of three-dimensional, rather than the traditional two-dimensional, circuits. The theory behind such circuits is presented in detail, together with experimental results.The theory and design of integrated circuits has moved forward in leaps and bounds in recent years. This book concentrates on the design of three-dimensional, rather than traditional two-dimensional, circuits. The theory behind such circuits, together with experimental results, are presented in detail.Introduction; 1. Two-dimensional chip design; 2. Three-dimensional chip technology; 3. Three-dimensional circuit topology; 4. Three-dimensional cell tesselation; 5. Three-dimensional abutment system; 6. Abutment system configuration; 7. Abutment system evaluation; Conclusions; Appendices; Index. Its purposes, which it achieves well, are threefold: to give greater visibility to research work being carried out in the United Kingdom; to provide a model for other doctoral students in computer science; and to serve as a textbook for designers and hardware engineers....The book is well sructured and will serve as an excellent example of good, succinct writing for future doctoral students, as well as demonstrating the author's depth of study of the subject. D.Q.M. Fay, Computing Reviews ...will serve as an excellent example of good, succinct writing for future doctoral students, as well as demonstrating the author's depth of study of the subject. D.Q.M. Fay, Computing Reviews