SALSA: a new approach to scheduling with timing constraints

First, an initial schedule that satisfies all timing constraints is generated using algorithms adapted from layout compaction. This schedule is then improved with respect to resource usage using simulated annealing. SALSA provides for efficient exploration of alternative schedules while supporting timing constraints, conditionals, loops, and subroutines. The SALSA scheduling procedure is described in detail. An implementation of the approach shows promising results.<>