Title :
Using genetic algorithms to automate system implementation in a novel three-dimensional packaging technology
Author :
Larcombe, Steven P. ; Prendergast, David J. ; Thacker, Neil A. ; Ivey, Peter A.
Author_Institution :
Electron. Syst. Group, Sheffield Univ., UK
Abstract :
Implementing electronic systems in a low-cost, three-dimensional multichip module (MCM) technology provides significantly improved system density over planar packaging technologies. However, the extra dimension necessitates a new approach to design automation. Through experience gained in manually partitioning electronic systems, generic design rules have been formulated and implemented in software. The approach adopted is based on a genetic algorithm which can produce multiple candidate solutions and has the potential to simultaneously optimize multiple design criteria. This paper presents the initial results for the automatic configuration of a variety of systems. The results obtained by the algorithm are compared to known optimal solutions for “test” cases and to the results obtained by manual partitioning for the first heterogeneous MCM-V system
Keywords :
circuit CAD; genetic algorithms; multichip modules; automatic configuration; design automation; generic design rules; genetic algorithms; heterogeneous MCM-V system; multichip module technology; multiple candidate solutions; system implementation; three-dimensional packaging technology; Design automation; Epoxy resins; Genetic algorithms; Packaging; Power dissipation; Routing; Space technology; Surface resistance; Tellurium; Thermal resistance;
Conference_Titel :
Computer Design: VLSI in Computers and Processors, 1996. ICCD '96. Proceedings., 1996 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Austin, TX
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-7554-3
DOI :
10.1109/ICCD.1996.563567