Title :
The calculation of signal stable ranges in combinational circuits
Author :
Liu, L.-R. ; Chen, H.-C. ; Du, D.H.C.
Abstract :
The estimation of signal stable ranges in combinational circuits is an important issue for setting clock time in a synchronous system. The authors first propose a sensitization criterion for the shortest path, and they then use a path-oriented approach to reduce search space. Considering the possible case where the signal stable range at the output of a gate could be the union of inputs, one can obtain more accurate results than with the intersection approach.<>
Keywords :
circuit analysis computing; combinatorial circuits; stability; clock time setting; combinational circuits; path-oriented; search space reduction; sensitization criterion; shortest path; signal stable ranges; synchronous system; timing analysis; Circuit optimization; Clocks; Combinational circuits; Computer science; Delay effects; Digital systems; Flip-flops; Latches; Strontium; Timing;
Conference_Titel :
Computer-Aided Design, 1991. ICCAD-91. Digest of Technical Papers., 1991 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Santa Clara, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-2157-5
DOI :
10.1109/ICCAD.1991.185262
