[net.lsi] Need Project for VLSI Class

gt@hplvla.UUCP (gt) (08/12/84)

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First, I wouldn't worry about it being "fun to have after class was
over" since class chips have about a .0001 chance of working anyway.

Suggestions:

	. An associative RAM chip would be fun.  There are lots of
	paper designs floating around but few ever make it to 
	Silicon.  The challenge is in trying to reduce the number
	of transistors in your cell (I think I've seen nine?) and
	making it wide and fast.  Besides, the layout is easy.

	. A Silicon sorter is a good project; the design takes 
	a bit of time though.

	. A three input NAND gate is a good backup project to 
	keep in reserve.


	good luck


                   George Tatge
		   HP Loveland Instrument Div.
		   ihnp4!hpfcla!hplvla!gt

johno@tekchips.UUCP (John Ollis) (08/16/84)

We are looking for some good ideas for a project chip in a VLSI class, one
hard enough to be challenging, easy enough to be doable, and, if possible,
something that would be fun to have after the class is over.

Thanks in advance.

John Ollis
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