DocumentCode
2662708
Title
PIRAMID: an architecture-driven silicon compiler for complex DSP applications
Author
Woudsma, R. ; Beenker, F.P.M. ; Van Meerbergen, J.L. ; Niessen, C.
Author_Institution
Philips Res. Lab., Eindhoven, Netherlands
fYear
1990
fDate
1-3 May 1990
Firstpage
2596
Abstract
The PIRAMID design system, a silicon compiler for the synthesis of DSP algorithms is described. Starting from a functional specification, a complete VLSI mask layout and a set of test patterns are automatically generated. The designer explores design alternatives by interacting with the compiler, thus finding an implementation that matches performance requirements at minimal hardware cost. Some design examples are presented to demonstrate its viability
Keywords
VLSI; circuit layout CAD; computerised signal processing; digital signal processing chips; PIRAMID design system; VLSI mask layout; architecture-driven silicon compiler; complex DSP applications; functional specification; minimal hardware cost; performance requirements; test patterns; Algorithm design and analysis; Assembly; Automatic testing; Circuits; Costs; Digital signal processing; Hardware; Laboratories; Silicon compiler; Test pattern generators;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Circuits and Systems, 1990., IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location
New Orleans, LA
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/ISCAS.1990.112540
Filename
112540
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