Title :
A Case-Based Reasoning Approach for the Automatic Generation of VHDL-AMS Models
Author :
Al-Kashef, Ahmad ; Zaky, Manal M. ; Dessouky, Mohamed ; El-Ghitani, Hassan
Author_Institution :
Mentor Graphics, Wilsonville, OR
Abstract :
Automatic generation of analog and mixed-signal (AMS) behavioral models from specifications is an important component of top-down design methodologies. In this paper, we present an expert system solution to this challenge. Based on a representation of the model functionality, our expert system manipulates a library of previously developed models to synthesize a new model. Automatically generated VHDL-AMS behavioral models are shown to be of expert quality.
Keywords :
analogue integrated circuits; electronic engineering computing; expert systems; hardware description languages; integrated circuit modelling; mixed analogue-digital integrated circuits; VHDL; analog mixed-signal behavioral models; case-based reasoning approach; expert system solution; mixed-signal behavioral models; top-down design methodologies; Automation; Circuit simulation; Circuit synthesis; Design methodology; Expert systems; Genetic algorithms; Graphical user interfaces; Graphics; Libraries; Neural networks;
Conference_Titel :
Behavioral Modeling and Simulation Workshop, 2008. BMAS 2008. IEEE International
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2896-0
DOI :
10.1109/BMAS.2008.4751249
