Apparatus and method for automatically generating circuit designs that meet user output requirements
US6539534B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F30/34
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for generating a circuit design using specified input characteristics and desired output characteristics. An algorithm is used to generate candidate circuits from the desired circuit characteristics. The candidate circuit is tested with a stimulating test apparatus to provide actual output characteristics in response to the specified input characteristics. If the actual and desired output characteristics do not match, the candidate circuit is modified and re-tested. The design process may be automated or manual.
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