Category Routing

VIAs in VLSI

What are VIAs in VLSI? Types of VIAs Single Cut Via Single cut via is a type of via where we have only one poly connection between the two connecting metal layers. Below picture will explain better. Multi Cut Via…

Pitch, Spacing & Offset

Pitch The distance between the center to center of the metal is called as pitch. In the below picture, B is pitch. Spacing Spacing is the distance between the edge to edge metal layers. The distance A is spacing in…

Metal Layers

What are Metal Layers?                 In the above figure, we can see that two points need to get connected through the different metal layers which is horizontal and vertical.  

Routing

Overview of Routing Types of Routes Clock physical routing is completed during CTS after clock buffer insertion. Pre-Route Checks The pre-route checks that need to be done are as follows: Goals of Routing