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Method and apparatus for synthesizing and optimizing control logic based on SRCMOS logic array macros

US6131182A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 1997
Grant dateOct 10, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2119/12
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A computer-based method automatically synthesizes, optimizes and compiles high performance control logic using SRCMOS LOGIC ARRAY MACROS, abbreviated as SLAMs. The method includes a series of steps that transform a high level design description into a set of SLAMs, and includes the steps of partitioning the logic description of a unit into blocks that are suitable for mapping to a target SLAM structure; mapping each logic partition to the target SLAM structure; creating a configuration and relative layout for the internal structure for each SLAM; creating an external description for each SLAM, each description being of sufficient detail to carry out physical design and integration of the unit which contains the SLAM; assembling the partitions implemented as SLAMs with other macros in the unit; resolving interface conflicts between the different macros by selecting appropriate signal interfaces for various SLAMs; repeatedly changing the external specifications of the various SLAMs; analyzing the performance of the unit; automatically compiling the schematic and layout of each SLAM within the unit based on the configuration and relative layout; and assembling the macros and analyzing…

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