A conceptual framework for ASIC design

An attempt is made to gain a better understanding of the nature of ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) design. This is done from a decision-making perspective, in terms of three knowledge frames: the design process, the design hyperspace, and the design repertoire. The design process fram...

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Published in:Proceedings of the IEEE 1988-07, Vol.76 (7), p.741-755
Main Authors: Leung, S.S., Fisher, P.D., Shanblatt, M.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithm design and analysis
Application specific integrated circuits
Applied sciences
Computer aided engineering
Design automation
Electric, optical and optoelectronic circuits
Electronics
Electronics industry
Exact sciences and technology
Integrated circuit synthesis
Integrated circuit technology
Microprocessors
Power generation economics
Process design
Theoretical study. Circuits analysis and design
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Summary:An attempt is made to gain a better understanding of the nature of ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) design. This is done from a decision-making perspective, in terms of three knowledge frames: the design process, the design hyperspace, and the design repertoire. The design process frame emphasizes the hierarchical design approach and presents the methodology as a formalization of the design process. The design hyperspace concept relates to the recognition of design alternatives. Analysis techniques for evaluating algorithmic and architectural alternatives are collected and classified to form the design repertoire. This conceptual framework is an effective instrument for bridging the widening gap between system designers and VLSI technology. It also provides a conceptual platform for the development of tools for high-level architectural designs.< >
ISSN:0018-9219
1558-2256
DOI:10.1109/5.7141