Generation of hardware design using a constraint solver module for topology synthesis
US11409934B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 26, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2111/06
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In accordance with various embodiments and aspects of the invention, systems and methods are disclosed that can automatically find the best legal configuration that will be optimal with respect to a given set of requirements or metrics, such as: area, timing, and power. A designer defines the metrics or requirements, which represent the functional needs. A designer typically selects a set of parameters from a group of parameters available to user, which are user selectable parameters. The best parameters, from which the user can select parameters, are identified, and provided to the user. A constraint solver module ensures all rules are enforced and finds all legal parameters that fulfil the user intent. The constraint solver module generates configurations that meet the requirements and are legal configurations.
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