The boss says, "Design a printed circuit assembly " What exactly are you supposed to do? This handy little guide explains it all, from calling a project kick-off meeting to managing the product's end-of-life. Designing electronic circuitry isn't covered-you already know how to do that. Rather, the guide shows how to run your program successfully, meeting the needs of all the groups in your company who are affected by your PCA. Topics include:

ASIC BASICS teaches you what ASICs are, how they are manufactured, and how they are designed. Elaine Rhodes developed and used integrated circuits and ASICs for twenty-five years in Silicon Valley high-tech companies including Intel, Tandem Computers, Quickturn Design Systems, Exabyte, and NeoMagic. Now she shares her knowledge of these building blocks of modern technology with you. If you are an engineer embarking on your first ASIC design, or if you are just curious about ASICs, then ASIC BASICS is the guide you want to read. (55 pages, black & white) ASIC BASICS: BLCAK & WHITE EDITON is...