Design methodologies for simulation translators (with a case study)

Author

Chang, Hong-Yeh ; Etter, D.M.

Author_Institution

Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., New Mexico Univ., Albuquerque, NM, USA

Volume

6

Issue

1

fYear

1990

Firstpage

8

Lastpage

13

Abstract

General design criteria for developing a software system capable of translating files from one set of simulation tools to another are discussed. The emphasis is on the data and control structures applicable in the development of such a system. The guidelines lay the foundation for the translation software. Additional design criteria may be necessary and will vary depending on the specific application. A software package that translates simulation programs (written in a language known as SALSIM) to stimulus files (written in a format known as Sentry) is presented.<>

Keywords

circuit analysis computing; data structures; digital simulation; logic CAD; software engineering; software packages; SALOGS; SALSIM; Sentry; control structures; data structures; design criteria; digital circuits; simulation programs; simulation tools file translation; simulation translators; software package; software system; stimulus files; Circuit simulation; Computational modeling; Computer aided software engineering; Convergence; Data structures; Design methodology; Guidelines; Packaging; Software tools; Voltage;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Circuits and Devices Magazine, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

8755-3996

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/101.47581

Filename

47581