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A Scalable, Cutomizable MCM Design Process Manager

Award Information
Agency: Department of Defense
Branch: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Contract: N/A
Agency Tracking Number: 25473
Amount: $737,587.00
Phase: Phase II
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: N/A
Solicitation Number: N/A
Timeline
Solicitation Year: N/A
Award Year: 1996
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): N/A
Award End Date (Contract End Date): N/A
Small Business Information
3100 Dannyhill Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90064
United States
DUNS: N/A
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 Azad Madni
 (310) 838-4883
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Abstract

Despite the fact that multi-chip modules (MCMs) are a critical dual use technology, the rapid commercialization of MCM-based systems depends on achieving an order of magnitude reduction in NRE costs and development time as well as assuring first pass success in MCM design. Hoever, data collected by MCM contractors reveals that the absence of proper design process management was the major barrier for achieving such goals. To greatly improve MCM design process management practices, this research effort will propose and develop an MCM Design Process manager consisting of a design process representation, a design process integration mechanism, and a design process management framework. The key technical innovations for this effort include a multi-perspective family of MCM design processes, an open system methodology for integrating EDA frameworks, and a computer-aided MCM design process management methodology. This software will orchestrate the various activities, resources, and roles in the MCM design by serving as a "forcing function" to the collaborative design process as well as a "tracking and measurement mechanism" during design. Anticipated Benefits: Achieving an order of magnitude reduction in module cost and cycle time with first pass design success will make Multi-chip Modules a commercially viable technology for the U.S. computer, consumer electronics, telecommunications, and automotive industries. Affordable MCM technology will play a major role in making these industries globally competitive.

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