Title :
DesignFab: a methodology for ULSI microprocessor design
Author_Institution :
Nat. Semicond. Ltd., Herzelia, Israel
Abstract :
A novel design methodology and CAD tool set are described and successfully used in the design of a 100 MIPS superscalar ULSI microprocessor with DSP capabilities for embedded applications. The design process starts with the architecture definition, and a high level behavioral model is written. This model is then synthesized into a gate level description which is translated into a description to be used in the actual layout
Keywords :
circuit layout CAD; logic CAD; microprocessor chips; CAD tool set; DSP; DesignFab; design methodology; embedded applications; gate level description; high level behavioral model; layout; superscalar ULSI microprocessor; Databases; Design automation; Design methodology; Digital signal processing; Digital signal processing chips; Microprocessors; Process design; Reduced instruction set computing; Timing; Ultra large scale integration;
Conference_Titel :
Computer Design: VLSI in Computers and Processors, 1991. ICCD '91. Proceedings, 1991 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Cambridge, MA
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-2270-9
DOI :
10.1109/ICCD.1991.139864
