Title :
A design methodology and computer aids for digital VLSI systems
Author :
Director, Stephen W. ; Parker, Alice C. ; Siewiorek, Daniel P. ; Thomas, Donald E., Jr.
fDate :
7/1/1981 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The current status of a research program at Carnegie-Mellon University aimed at the formulation of a hierarchical design methodology for digital VLSI circuits is described. In addition, this paper describes a set of computer aids which supports this methodology. One of the goals of this work is to provide a design environment which allows for a significant reduction in time between the initial concept of a complex digital system and the generation of masks. Another goal is to allow the designer to efficiently explore a number of design alternatives.
Keywords :
Digital integrated circuits; Integrated digital circuits; Special invited papers on VLSI design aids; Algorithm design and analysis; Computer science; Design automation; Design methodology; Digital systems; Electrical engineering; Integrated circuit synthesis; Integrated circuit technology; Logic design; Very large scale integration;
Journal_Title :
Circuits and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TCS.1981.1085036
