Title :
Efficient multiplexer synthesis techniques
Author :
Mitra, Subhasish ; Avya, L.J. ; McCluskey, Stefan J.
Author_Institution :
Center for Reliable Comput., Stanford Univ., CA, USA
Abstract :
A heuristic algorithm synthesizes efficient multiplexers consisting of a multiplexer component tree from a technology library. The synthesized multiplexer structures are more area and delay efficient than those generated by commercial tools.
Keywords :
logic design; multiplexing equipment; heuristic algorithm; multiplexer component tree; multiplexer synthesis; technology library; Cost function; Delay; Heuristic algorithms; Libraries; Multiplexing; Pins; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Design & Test of Computers, IEEE