This paper considers the rate optimal VLSI design of a recursive data flow graph (DFG). Previous research on rate optimal scheduling is not directly applicable to VLSI design. We ...
Performance-driven physical design is becoming more important as advances in IC technologies enable gigahertz operating frequencies. These same IC technologies, however, exhibit d...
In this paper, we present a performance-driven softmacro clustering and placement method which preserves HDL design hierarchy to guide the soft-macro placement process. We also pr...
In restructuring legacy code it may be useful to introduce a design pattern in order to add clarity to the system and thus facilitate further program evolution. We show that aspec...
We reflect on our experiences from work on the design and semantic underpinnings of Extended ML, a specification language which supports the specification and formal development o...