Multi-level logic minimization through fault dictionary analysis /

algorithm for multi-level logic minimization. This

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mehler, Ronald W.
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1998.
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Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:algorithm for multi-level logic minimization. This
analysis is a powerful tool that produces minimization
and complimentary to, other methodologies. TALON can
As has been noted in (1), adding wires may allow more
be used by itself to reduce the size of a logic
Data gathered using these techniques show that matrix
data, compatible nodes are identified and merged.
demonstrably cause conflicting behavior at primary
developed in this study, Texas Aggies Logic Optimizing
functions are identified and injected. The addition of
gated to be eliminated. Using similar fault data to
independently.
itself leaves many potential reductions undiscovered.
Netlister (TALON), is shown to be competitive with,
network, or it can be used as a preprocessor or
node is a redundant node and that nodes that do not
outputs may be compatible. Using fault simulation
pairs, which in some cases can then be eliminated.
postprocessor for other tools, giving superior results
previously published academic work. The algorithm
results in selected benchmark circuits superior to any
study is based upon the premises that an investable
these new implicant functions creates more compatible
This thesis presents the results of the study of a new ics.
those used to identify compatible bates, implied gate
to those obtained by any of them working
While offering some improvement, this technique by
Item Description:"Major subject: Electrical Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:viii, 35 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (leaves 33-34).