The beauty of 'almost standard' VLSI

Article Abstract:

Semistandard integrated circuits (ICs) offer proven designs that can be modified for distinctive features. These ICs are partly standard and partly made-to-order, so they benefit from high-volume production techniques as well as from special features. A designer has to look at semicustom and application-specific IC (ASIC) chips, too, before making a decision. ASICs are designed to a specific application, and have high initial costs. Semicustom are, in some ways, much like semistandard, but have different design cycles and costs associated. A semistandard manufacturer is much more accommodating to the customer. Several examples are provided. A problem that should be addressed up-front is: Who has the rights to jointly developed technology?

Integrated circuits, Circuit design, Application specific integrated circuits, Custom IC, Semicustom Integrated Circuits

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Tom L. Powers on Communications: VLSI Will Reduce Bandwith Costs and Make Complex Services Possible

Article Abstract:

Technological trends in communications in the eighties include national and international call-digital networks with less expensive bandwidth and more complex services possible due to increasing software use. Low-cost transmission facilities, advanced software, and large amounts of VLSI will be the keys. Lightwave systems and cellular mobile radio telephony also will see increased development.

Fiber optics, Telecommunications, Bandwidth, Signal processing, Data Communications Software, Cellular Radio, Communications Technology, Bandwidth Technology

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Wescon '83: VLSI in the Spotlight

Article Abstract:

Wescon '83, held November 8-11, 1983, in San Francisco emphasized very large-scale integration technologies. Also discussed were computer-aided design and computer-aided engineering with an emphasis on workstations. Packaging, instrumentation, digital-to-analog conversion, and 16 and 32-bit microprocessors were also session topics.

Microprocessor, Computer aided design, 16-Bit, Microprocessors, Conferences and Meetings, Computer-Aided Design, 32-Bit

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