Title :
Application of fuzzy logic in computer-aided VLSI design
Author :
Shragowitz, Eugene ; Lee, Jun-yong ; Kang, Eric Q.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci., Minnesota Univ., Minneapolis, MN, USA
fDate :
2/1/1998 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Application of fuzzy logic structures in CAD of digital electronics substantially improves quality of design solutions by providing designers with flexibility in formulating goals and selecting tradeoffs. In addition, the following aspects of a design process are positively impacted by application of fuzzy logic: utilization of domain knowledge, interpretation of uncertainties in design data, and adaptation of design algorithms. We successfully applied fuzzy logic structures in conjunction with constructive and iterative algorithms for selecting of design solutions for different stages of the design process. We also introduced fuzzy logic software development tool to be used in CAD applications
Keywords :
VLSI; circuit CAD; fuzzy logic; iterative methods; computer-aided VLSI design; design data uncertainty interpretation; digital electronics CAD; domain knowledge; fuzzy logic software development tool; tradeoff selection; Algorithm design and analysis; Analog circuits; Application software; Decision making; Design automation; Fuzzy logic; Iterative algorithms; Process design; Uncertainty; Very large scale integration;
Journal_Title :
Fuzzy Systems, IEEE Transactions on
