Time-Quality
Tradeoff
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}Full-custom design
}Hand-crafted, highly optimized
}Advanced circuit styles and structures
}Less automation
}Larger design time
}Appropriate for stringent design requirements
}Semi-custom design
}Semi-automated, generally not as optimal design
}Constrained circuit styles and flows
}Makes CAD tool design easier
}Full automation
}Lower design time
}Appropriate for less stringent design requirements