A Database Approach to Communication in VLSI Design
- 1 April 1982
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Transactions on Computer-Aided Design of Integrated Circuits and Systems
- Vol. 1 (2), 57-63
- https://doi.org/10.1109/tcad.1982.1269995
Abstract
This paper describes recent and planned work at Stanford in applying database technology to the problems of VLSI design. In particular, it addresses the issue of communication within a design''s different representations and hierarchical levels in a multiple designer environment. We demonstrate the heretofore questioned utility of using commercial database systems, at least while developing a versatile, flexible, and generally efficient model and its associated communication paths. Completed work and results from initial work using DEC DBMS-20 is presented, including macro expansion within the database, and signalling of changes to higher structural levels. Considerable discussion regarding overall philosophy for continued work is also included.Keywords
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