Title :
Hardware emulation of VLSI designs
Author :
Horvath, Thomas A. ; Kreitzer, Norman H.
Author_Institution :
IBM Thomas J. Watson Res. Center, Yorktown Heights, NY, USA
Abstract :
A commercially available hardware emulation system and its expected capabilities are described, and results of an evaluation using an existing VLSI chip are reviewed. Based on this experience, the potential of the emulation system in ASIC design is assessed and areas of improvement are suggested. A forecast is also given of possible evolution of hardware emulation
Keywords :
VLSI; application specific integrated circuits; circuit CAD; circuit analysis computing; logic CAD; ASIC design; VLSI designs; hardware emulation system; Application specific integrated circuits; Chip scale packaging; Delay; Emulation; Hardware; Signal design; Technological innovation; Timing; Trademarks; Very large scale integration;
Conference_Titel :
ASIC Seminar and Exhibit, 1990. Proceedings., Third Annual IEEE
Conference_Location :
Rochester, NY
DOI :
10.1109/ASIC.1990.186182
