Title :
The STE-264 Accelerated Electronic CAD System
Author :
Hefferan, Patrick H. ; Smith, Robert J. ; Burdic, Val ; Nelson, Donald L.
Author_Institution :
Star Technologies, Inc., Austin, TX
Abstract :
This paper describes a family of multiprocessor-based accelerated CAD systems applied to electronic computer aided design. It discusses the product requirements, hardware architecture, system software, and principal applications running on the system. It also elaborates on the market and technology factors that influenced the product´s development.
Keywords :
Acceleration; Application software; Computer networks; Consumer electronics; Design automation; Hardware; Integrated circuit testing; System software; System testing; Workstations;
Conference_Titel :
Design Automation, 1985. 22nd Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-0635-5
DOI :
10.1109/DAC.1985.1585965