DocumentCode
3154323
Title
GEMS: An Automatic Layout Tool for MIMOLA Schematics
Author
Venkataraman, Venkat V. ; Wilcox, Craig D.
Author_Institution
Honeywell Computer Sciences Center, North Golden Valley, MN
fYear
1986
fDate
29-2 June 1986
Firstpage
131
Lastpage
137
Abstract
The features of a graphics editor for MIMOLA schematics (GEMS) and its use in the MIMOLA design process are discussed. The MIMOLA Software System (MSS) is a collection of tools for performing digital design synthesis. A key element in the MIMOLA design methodology is the role the designer plays in guiding the synthesis process. The graphics editor facilitates easy designer interaction. Some heuristics for displaying schematics in a form that is esthetically pleasing are presented. Algorithms for automatic partitioning, placement and routing of schematics are then described. Finally, the implementation features of the graphics tool are discussed and future plans for enhancing its capabilities are outlined.
Keywords
Algorithm design and analysis; Computer graphics; Data mining; Design methodology; Hardware; Layout; Partitioning algorithms; Process design; Routing; Software systems;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Design Automation, 1986. 23rd Conference on
ISSN
0738-100X
Print_ISBN
0-8186-0702-5
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/DAC.1986.1586079
Filename
1586079
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