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Routing of an ASIC chip - time taken?
In a typical ASIC design cycle, how much time is taken by an EDA tool to complete the routing?
Assume a fairly complex chip (like the Ivy Bridge). I've heard the entire chip design cycle is typically ...
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Why is there such a strong preference for 45 degree angles in PCB routing?
I've always wondered this: every single modern PCB is routed at 45 degree angle increments. Why does the industry prefer this so much? Doesn't any-angle routing offer more flexibility?
One plausible ...
