1. Chip size. You need to know what kinds of package will be used.5 S+ X5 h4 t% ~6 c% k: T- Z
2. Pad location. You need to confirm with supplier about the bond wire bonding. 2 k2 j6 U; K8 z! N3. ESD and latchup consideration. " ]6 S% B J! |4 P7 k3 T: R4. Any noisy circuit inside the circuit. If yes, you may need to isolate those noisy circuits with double guard ring or individual ground and power path.( I, [7 K% y- {7 A8 K
5. The current consumption on the whole circuit. It will affect the metal width of each building block and the whole circuit.2 \. O6 _3 o# L8 I
6. Make sure there is no softcon connection.7 r+ z& B- ~* {% Z8 X; [
7. How many metal layers could be used ?5 A; L- S i. }- ?6 _3 |
8. Metal Density consideration.