Title :
Optimization using simulated annealing
Author :
Reyes, Edgar N. ; Steidley, Carl
Author_Institution :
Southeastern Louisiana Univ., Hammond, LA, USA
Abstract :
Presents the simulated annealing algorithm (a stochastic optimization technique used in solving combinatorial optimization problems) and discuss an application in solving problems pertaining to engineering. The application upon which we will concentrate is global wiring of integrated circuits
Keywords :
integrated circuit layout; network topology; simulated annealing; wiring; IC layout; global wiring; network topology; simulated annealing; stochastic optimization technique; Cooling; Counting circuits; Heating; Measurement units; Process control; Simulated annealing; Solids; Stochastic processes; Temperature control; Wiring;
Conference_Titel :
Northcon/98 Conference Proceedings
Conference_Location :
Seattle, WA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5075-8
DOI :
10.1109/NORTHC.1998.731523
