design decisions are far more complex than simply weighing the unit price and NRE charge to determine whether to use FPGAs or ASICs. An analysis of all the variables affecting IC development shows that FPGAs are extre...
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design decisions are far more complex than simply weighing the unit price and NRE charge to determine whether to use FPGAs or ASICs. An analysis of all the variables affecting IC development shows that FPGAs are extremely cost-effective at surprisingly high production volumes.
We present an automated temporal partitioning and loop transformation approach for developing dynamically reconfigurable designs starting from behavior level specifications. An Integer Linear Programming (ILP) model i...
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We present an automated temporal partitioning and loop transformation approach for developing dynamically reconfigurable designs starting from behavior level specifications. An Integer Linear Programming (ILP) model is formulated to achieve near-optimal latency designs. We, also present a loop restructuring method to achieve maximum throughput for a class of DSP applications. This restructuring transformation is performed on the temporally partitioned behavior and results in near-optimization of throughput. We discuss efficient memory mapping and address generation techniques for the synthesis of reconfigurable designs. A Case study on the Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) image compression algorithm demonstrates the effectiveness of our approach.
In this paper we describe the use of model-based diagnosis for locating bugs in hardware designs. Nowadays hardware designs are written in a programming language. We restrict our view to hardware designs written in a ...
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In this paper we describe the use of model-based diagnosis for locating bugs in hardware designs. Nowadays hardware designs are written in a programming language. We restrict our view to hardware designs written in a subset of the commonly used hardware description language VHDL. This subset includes all synthesizeable (register transfer level (RTL)) programs, i.e., programs that can be automatically converted into a gate level representation. Therefore almost all VHDL programs are RTL programs. We show the conversion of VHDL programs into a logical representation. This representation is a model that can be directly used by a model-based diagnosis engine for computing diagnoses. The resulting diagnoses are mapped back to the VHDL code fragments of the original program explaining a misbehavior. In addition, we specify some rules optimizing the obtained results. We further present some arguments showing that the proposed debugging technique scales up to large designs.
Regarding the fact that the industrial robot PUMA 560 is one of the robots with the best mathematical description of its kinematics, it found the new application in the research laboratories for educational purposes. ...
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In this paper, we present a method for efficiently obtaining area and delay estimates from RTL descriptions of a logicdesign, The estimates are obtained through fast compiler-type optimizations on the RTL description...
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In this paper, we present a method for efficiently obtaining area and delay estimates from RTL descriptions of a logicdesign, The estimates are obtained through fast compiler-type optimizations on the RTL descriptions followed by application of best-fit polynomial area and delay models on the resulting technology-independent representation. The estimation techniques were incorporated into a tool called QUEST. QUEST was used by designers of a large commercial CPU to obtain quick feedback on the area and delay impact of behavioral modifications, resulting in significant savings in design schedule.
A new method of describing designs by combining the paradigms of shape algebras and predicate logic representations is presented. Representing shapes and spatial relations in logic provides a natural, intuitive method...
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A new method of describing designs by combining the paradigms of shape algebras and predicate logic representations is presented. Representing shapes and spatial relations in logic provides a natural, intuitive method of developing complete computer systems for reasoning about designs. The advantages of shape algebra formalisms over more traditional representations of geometric objects are discussed. The method employed involves the definition of a large set of high level design relations from a small set of simple structures and spatial relations. Examples in architecture and geographic information systems are illustrated.
Zero-defect is extremely important for VLSI designs. Formal techniques for verifying the correctness of logicdesigns overcome the limits of test case simulation. Many formal systems have been proposed for verificatio...
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Zero-defect is extremely important for VLSI designs. Formal techniques for verifying the correctness of logicdesigns overcome the limits of test case simulation. Many formal systems have been proposed for verification purpose. However, verification of VLSI designs is not enough. It would be equally or more important to correct wrong designs. Little attention has been paid on diagnosis of logicdesigns. We propose a formal system, based on a propositional logic theorem prover, to verify a combinational logicdesign and to fix the design if it is incorrect. By referring to the models obtained for an incorrect design and applying some heuristics, the system can locate errors and correct the design in an intelligent way.
This article discusses steps towards the design, construction and production of a device used for lifetime assessment of large-scale bearings. The machine is reviewed as a mechatronic entity, comprised of three parts ...
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This article discusses steps towards the design, construction and production of a device used for lifetime assessment of large-scale bearings. The machine is reviewed as a mechatronic entity, comprised of three parts - mechanical, electro technical and hydraulic. The mechanical part was designed with the help of modern CAD/CAE/PDM design systems along with device parts modeling and strength analysis of highly stressed device parts. The electrotechnical part consists of a driving unit - containing the frequency transducer and an asynchronous motor;the PLC-driven operating part together with a touchscreen interface and a monitoring part which includes a datalogging device to record measurement results and interface with a PC.
A logic optimization technique for Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) is proposed. To achieve further block integration, permissible functions and error compensation procedures are used. The effectiveness of the p...
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A logic optimization technique for Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) is proposed. To achieve further block integration, permissible functions and error compensation procedures are used. The effectiveness of the proposed method is shown by MCNC benchmarks. Experimental results show that the number of blocks related to chip area closely is 37% reduced on average.
This brief presents characterization and design considerations of high-speed and high-precision GaAs latched comparators consisting of source coupled FET logic (SCFL) flip flops. In order to characterize the comparato...
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This brief presents characterization and design considerations of high-speed and high-precision GaAs latched comparators consisting of source coupled FET logic (SCFL) flip flops. In order to characterize the comparators, linearized equivalent circuit models are improved for the SCFL hip flops. Based on the models, critical design parameters such as recover time, regeneration time and input voltage sensitivity are determined for the comparators. Circuit configurations for increasing circuit speed and accuracy are characterized and compared. One comparator is optimized and implemented in a 0.5 mu m GaAs E/D HEMT technology. Measurement results demonstrate the implemented comparator achieves an average voltage sensitivity of 115 mV at low frequencies and an optimal voltage sensitivity of 10.0 mV at an input signal frequency of 2 GHz and a clock frequency of 4 GHz. Predicted voltage sensitivities are also verified to be in good agreement with the measured results.
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