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Nekoogar, Farzad.

From ASICS to SOCs: a practical approach / Farzad Nekoogar, Faranak Nekoogar.

p. cm. “ (Prentice Hall modern semiconductor design series)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 0-13-033857-5 (case)

1. Application specific integrated circuits. 2. Systems on a chip. I. Nekoogar, Faranak. II. Title. III. Series.

TK7874.6.N43 2003

621.3815 ”dc21

2003043862

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Dedication

To our older brother Farhad, who opened the gate to great opportunities for both of us.

”Farzad and Faranak

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