Providing a comprehensive comparison of the competing technologies and the major lines of development, this book examines basic high-speed IC considerations. Intended for engineers, scientists and post-graduate students working on high-speed digital ICs and in IC application areas, this text combines coverage of both silicon and GaAs technologies.
Preface.Introduction: The High-Speed System Issue. Basic High-Speed IC Considerations. High-Speed Silicon Bipolar ICs. Submicron (Bi) CMOS High-Speed ICs. III-V High-Speed ICs. Comprehensive Comparison Between High-Speed Technologies. The 0.5 um Apocalypse. Conclusions. Glossary. Index.