Title :
PIRAMID: an architecture-driven silicon compiler for complex DSP applications
Author :
Woudsma, R. ; Beenker, F.P.M. ; Van Meerbergen, J.L. ; Niessen, C.
Author_Institution :
Philips Res. Lab., Eindhoven, Netherlands
Abstract :
The PIRAMID design system, a silicon compiler for the synthesis of DSP algorithms is described. Starting from a functional specification, a complete VLSI mask layout and a set of test patterns are automatically generated. The designer explores design alternatives by interacting with the compiler, thus finding an implementation that matches performance requirements at minimal hardware cost. Some design examples are presented to demonstrate its viability
Keywords :
VLSI; circuit layout CAD; computerised signal processing; digital signal processing chips; PIRAMID design system; VLSI mask layout; architecture-driven silicon compiler; complex DSP applications; functional specification; minimal hardware cost; performance requirements; test patterns; Algorithm design and analysis; Assembly; Automatic testing; Circuits; Costs; Digital signal processing; Hardware; Laboratories; Silicon compiler; Test pattern generators;
Conference_Titel :
Circuits and Systems, 1990., IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
New Orleans, LA
DOI :
10.1109/ISCAS.1990.112540
