Title :
LES: a layout expert system
Author :
Lin, Youn-Long ; Gajski, Daniel D.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci., Tsing-Hua Univ., Hsin-Chiu, Taiwan
fDate :
8/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The LES expert system for layout generation of random logic modules in a hierarchical CMOS VLSI design system is described. It applies a combination of rule- and algorithmic-based techniques on a novel layout style. The layout style utilizes silicon area more efficiently than a previously developed style. Experimental results have demonstrated the superiority of this expert system against various standard-cell systems and its competitiveness with human designers
Keywords :
CMOS integrated circuits; VLSI; circuit layout CAD; expert systems; integrated logic circuits; LES; algorithmic-based techniques; hierarchical CMOS VLSI design system; layout expert system; layout style; random logic modules; rule-based methods; silicon area; Artificial intelligence; CMOS logic circuits; Expert systems; Humans; Libraries; MOS devices; Shape; Silicon; Very large scale integration; Wires;
Journal_Title :
Computer-Aided Design of Integrated Circuits and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
