Title :
Design methodologies for simulation translators (with a case study)
Author :
Chang, Hong-Yeh ; Etter, D.M.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., New Mexico Univ., Albuquerque, NM, USA
Abstract :
General design criteria for developing a software system capable of translating files from one set of simulation tools to another are discussed. The emphasis is on the data and control structures applicable in the development of such a system. The guidelines lay the foundation for the translation software. Additional design criteria may be necessary and will vary depending on the specific application. A software package that translates simulation programs (written in a language known as SALSIM) to stimulus files (written in a format known as Sentry) is presented.<>
Keywords :
circuit analysis computing; data structures; digital simulation; logic CAD; software engineering; software packages; SALOGS; SALSIM; Sentry; control structures; data structures; design criteria; digital circuits; simulation programs; simulation tools file translation; simulation translators; software package; software system; stimulus files; Circuit simulation; Computational modeling; Computer aided software engineering; Convergence; Data structures; Design methodology; Guidelines; Packaging; Software tools; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Circuits and Devices Magazine, IEEE
