Digital VLSI Chip Design with Cadence and Synopsys CAD Tools

In a recent review, a customer shared their experience with the book "Digital VLSI Chip Design with ~~~ Book's Papers," expressing that it was a valuable resource for setting up Cadence tools, particularly for school projects. They noted that the book saved them weeks or possibly months in the setup process, despite some content differences with newer Cadence design suites. The reviewer highlighted that the book provided guidance on navigating the digital ASIC design flow, enabling them to incorporate custom-designed standard cells, albeit with some necessary modifications to the sample scripts. Despite occasional areas of confusion, the customer rated the book five stars for its practical value in contrast to reading individual software manuals or searching the web. They emphasized the successful implementation of a test chip and recommended the book for those setting up Cadence/Synopsys tool flow with the NCSU design kit. Another reviewer recommended the book for its comprehensive guidance in setting up the complete flow in Cadence, encompassing analog, digital, and mixed-mode simulations, as well as synthesis and place and route. They praised the step-by-step details and the author's ability to explain complex VLSI design tools, making it an excellent resource for both academic and commercial users. The provision of accompanying files for users to follow along and create their own libraries was also highlighted as a valuable aspect of the book. However, there was also a negative review that mentioned a delay in the receipt of the item after purchase in 2010. Overall, the book "Digital VLSI Chip Design with ~~~ Book's Papers" seems to be highly recommended by customers for its practical guidance and valuable insights into setting up and utilizing Cadence tools.