Definition
A semiconductor-development methodology that jointly explores process/device technology and design choices so technology options are evaluated in realistic circuit and layout contexts using metrics such as power, performance and area.
Application
Used at advanced nodes to co-optimize transistor architectures, materials, patterning, design rules, standard cells and interconnect choices before full process maturity, reducing development cycles and selecting technology options that deliver useful design-level PPA.
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Design-technology co-optimization; design/technology co-optimization
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Evidence and further reading
- Evidence from synopsys.comhttps://www.synopsys.com/manufacturing/tcad/dtco.html
- Evidence from imec-int.comhttps://www.imec-int.com/en/expertise/cmos-advanced-and-beyond/xtco