Title :
An expert system approach to parameterized module synthesis
Author :
Tsareff, Christopher ; Cesear, Thomas M. ; Iodice, Elaine
Author_Institution :
Hughes Aircraft Co., Carlsbad, CA, USA
Abstract :
An expert system that converts a description of transistor connectivity into a parameterized CMOS modules is presented. PAMS (parameterized module synthesis) was designed to augmented a standard cell environment by automatically generating special-purpose modules parameterized in terms of area, speed, and power dissipation. A frame-based approach facilitates the representation of specific parameterization-domain knowledge. Allowing parameterization differentiates PAMS from previous expert systems in this field.<>
Keywords :
CMOS integrated circuits; circuit CAD; expert systems; CAD; CMOS modules; PAMS; computer aided design; expert system; frame-based approach; parameterization-domain knowledge; parameterized module synthesis; standard cell environment; transistor connectivity; Atomic layer deposition; CMOS technology; Circuit simulation; Data structures; Design engineering; Expert systems; Libraries; Microcell networks; Routing; Very large scale integration;
Journal_Title :
Circuits and Devices Magazine, IEEE
