Title :
Engineering software-more logic synthesis for ASICs
Author :
Smith, Michael J S
fDate :
11/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Computer-aided design (CAD) tools that reduce application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) development time are examined. The use of hardware description languages to ease the data entry tasks of ASIC designers is discussed. Coupling logic synthesis tools to layout tools is considered. Limitations of logic synthesis are addressed, and some features of intelligent synthesis tools are described
Keywords :
application specific integrated circuits; circuit layout CAD; logic CAD; software packages; ASIC; CAD; application-specific integrated circuit; computer aided design tools; data entry; engineering software; hardware description languages; layout tools; logic synthesis tools; Application specific integrated circuits; Design automation; Hardware design languages; High speed integrated circuits; Integrated circuit reliability; Integrated circuit synthesis; Logic design; Reliability engineering; Switches; Very high speed integrated circuits;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
