A general-purpose framework for CAD algorithms |
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| Authors: | Rubin S.M. |
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| Affiliation: | Apple Computer Inc., Cupertino, CA; |
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| Abstract: | The demands imposed by large circuits on computer-aided design (CAD) systems are discussed, showing how each can be met. In particular, it is shown how a CAD system can handle many tools, accommodation different design environments, provide a flexible interface, provide user-specified constraints, and be platform independent. A complete system, called the Electric VLSI Design System which exhibits all of these features is described |
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