0
\$\begingroup\$

As far as understand, a digital IC like a DSP can be design by RTL methods and by using languages like Verilog and VHDL.

And if I'm not wrong, we cannot yet program pure analog chips by using a language so SPICE simulators are used for design(?)

But for a mixed signal design of a chip, does that mean one expert desing the digital part(by using HDL) and the other expert analog part(by using SPICE)? So it takes two expert desing engineers for a mixed signal design? And they integrate it together in a way?

\$\endgroup\$
3
  • 1
    \$\begingroup\$ There's no reason it can't be the same engineer. \$\endgroup\$
    – Dave Tweed
    Commented May 20, 2020 at 13:21
  • \$\begingroup\$ Thanks, I was mostly wondering is the analog IC design part done only by SPICE software? \$\endgroup\$
    – user1245
    Commented May 20, 2020 at 13:32
  • \$\begingroup\$ SPICE is only a simulation tool, not a design/layout tool. Other tools are required for that, and I'm not sure what the state of the art in that area currently is. \$\endgroup\$
    – Dave Tweed
    Commented May 20, 2020 at 13:37

1 Answer 1

Reset to default
0
\$\begingroup\$

design is done in the human brain.

simulators are for verification

\$\endgroup\$
1
  • \$\begingroup\$ You are completly right, but given the confusion of the OT you might want to elaborate a little bit on what the difference is. \$\endgroup\$
    – jusaca
    Commented May 21, 2020 at 8:52

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our privacy policy.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.