Semiconductor Issues
Semiconductor Issues
m IC Selection: Can I get what I want to use?
will preferred supplier provide die?
are die fully-tested? burned in?
do die have any testability hooks (BIST, JTAG, etc)?
m IC models (for module simulation)
availability, cost
compatibility with available tools
m Die data (mechanical data, I/O driver models, etc)
not routinely published by IC manufacturers
no standardized formats or media
m Procurement responsibility can be an issue