Interconnect / Wires

This lecture covers the evolution of interconnect technologies in VLSI design, focusing on the transition from aluminum to copper interconnects. It explains the importance of interconnects in modern technologies, the impact of wire geometries on capacitance, and the significance of different wire capacitances. The lecture also discusses inter-layer and inter-wire capacitance models, layout techniques for controlling parasitics, and various delay models in VLSI design.