This volume first introduces the student or practicing engineer to SOI device physics and its fundamental idiosyncrasies. It then walks the reader through realizations of these mechanisms which are observed in common high-speed microprocessor designs. Rules of thumb and comparisons to conventional bulk CMOS are offered to guide implementation. SOI's ultimate advantage, however, may lie in the unique circuit topologies it supports; a number of these novel new approaches are described as well. The book draws upon the latest industry literature as well as the firsthand experiences of its authors. It is an ideal introduction to the concepts of governing SOI use and provides a firm foundation for further study of this exciting new technology paradigm.

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Zusammenfassung
This book first introduces SOI device physics and its fundamental idiosyncrasies. The book also offers rules of thumb and comparisons to conventional bulk CMOS to guide implementation and describes a number of unique circuit topologies that SOI supports.

Inhalt
The Time for SOI.- SOI Device Structures.- SOI Device Electrical Properties.- Static Circuit Design Response.- Dynamic Circuit Design Considerations.- SRAM Cache Design Considerations.- Specialized Function Circuits in SOI.- Global Chip Design Considerations.- Future Oppurtunities in SOI.