Andrzej Strojwas

Keithley Professor – ECE

Department	Electrical and Computer Engineering
Office	2107 Hamerschlag Hall
Telephone	(412)-268-3530
Fax	(412)-268-1374
Email	ajs@ece.cmu.edu
Assistant	Judy Bandola

Research Interests

CAD for Analog/Digital ICs

The design and manufacturing of the state-of-the-art integrated circuits (ICs) have become extremely challenging due to ever-increasing complexity and miniaturization. ICs must be designed to obtain best possible performance (e.g., speed) while minimizing power dissipation and must be manufactured at economically acceptable yield levels. Professor Strojwas research addresses both the design and manufacturing of ULSICs.

Design for Manufacturability

This research is aimed at analysis and design of ULSICs that take into account the technology capabilities and manufacturing fluctuations. The specific projects include:

Statistical timing verification
Efficient and accurate 3-D parasitic element extraction
Layout printability analysis using 3-D lithography/topography simulators
Manufacturability analysis of low power CMOS technology solutions

Statistical Control and Diagnosis of ULSIC Manufacturing

Research in this area covers the diagnosis of reasons responsible for yield loss, such as defects and excessive process fluctuations. The specific projects include: