ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on simplified techniques and generalized suggestions to take advantage of the available area for semiconductor ICs more effectively and reduce the cost per die associated with the semiconductor industry. The design parameters of microelectronic circuits determine various aspects of the final product. According to the design flow of even the simplest microelectronic circuit, this process can be extremely time-consuming and complex. Only a handful of microelectronic circuit components are commonly used in IC design. Aspects such as efficiency, yield and components per area are becoming even more crucial for commercial institutions and scientific researchers, and understanding the importance of circuit enhancements and design methodologies to achieve these aspects is undeniably beneficial. As Moore's law is pushing the geometric scales of semiconductor processes, photolithography masks, process optimization and equipment setup are becoming more expensive with decreasing node size.
