meaning of backend profile
Hi
ASIC Back End Design involves the conversion of synthesis netlist in to geometrical information in the shape of rectangles called layouts. Usually Back End design process have steps like partitioning, floorplanning,placements,routing,DRC,LVS,parasitic extraction and generation of GDS-II which is required by foundary for chip fabrication. Before sending the GDS-II for mask preparation the design should be verified using sign-off tools to confirm that there is no violation of any design rules, power and signal Integrity. it is considered to be a very difficult but interesting domain in VLSI design. High end tools are required for this purpose.
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Udaikumar