A Knowledge Based Approach to VLSI CAD the Redesign System
- 1 January 1984
- conference paper
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- No. 0738100X,p. 412-418
- https://doi.org/10.1109/dac.1984.1585830
Abstract
Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques offer one possible avenue toward new CAD tools to handle the complexities of VLSI. This paper summarizes the experience of the Rutgers AI/VLSI group in exploring applications of AI to VLSI design over the past three years. In particular, it summarizes our experience in developing REDESIGN, a knowledge-based system for providing interactive aid in the functional redesign of digital circuits. Given a desired change to the function of a circuit, REDESIGN combines rule-based knowledge of design tactics with its ability to analyze signal propagation through circuits, in order to (1) help the user focus on an appropriate portion of the circuit to redesign, (2) suggest local redesign alternatives, and (3) determine side effects of possible redesigns. We also summarize our more recent research toward constructing a knowledge-based system for VLSI design and a system for chip debugging, both based on extending the techniques developed for the REDESIGN system.Keywords
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