In this chapter the ASIC design flows incorporating the latest tools and technology for very deep sub-micron (VDSM) technologies
were reviewed. The flow started with the definition of specification,and ended with physical layout. The significance was
placed on logic and physical synthesis related topics.
Also introduced was a new concept of physical synthesis as applicable to the design flow to shorten the design cycle of the
chip. The need to perform physical synthesis was emphasized to get a better estimation of delays and shorten the time-to-market.