Logic-synthesis tools speed ASIC designs. (application-specific integrated circuits) From: EDN | Date: September 17, 1990| Author: Conner, Doug | COPYRIGHT 1990 Reed Business Information. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Use of logic-synthesis tools in application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design can automate parts of the design process and reduce design time. Users input an ASIC design description and constraints that describe design goals. The tool produces a design report called a net list that details general information about the design and various other types of information, depending on the tool. Tools can also optimize designs for speed and area. This works best on control logic, which can co...