Report Number: CSL-TR-93-580
Institution: Stanford University, Computer Systems Laboratory
Title: Automatic Technology Mapping for Generalized Fundamental-Mode Asynchronous Designs
Author: Siegel, Polly
Author: DeMicheli, Giovanni
Author: Dill, David
Date: June 1993
Abstract: The generalized fundamental-mode asynchronous design style is one in which the combinational portions of the circuit design are separated from the storage elements, as with synchronous design styles. Synchronous technology mapping techniques can be adapted to work for this asynchronous design style if hazards are taken into account. First, we examine each step of algorithmic technology mapping for its influence on the hazard behavior of the modified network. We then present modifications to an existing synchronous technology mapper to work for this asynchronous design style. We present efficient algorithms for hazard analysis that are used during the mapping process. These algorithms have been implemented and incorporated into the program CERES to produce a technology mapper suitable for asynchronous designs.
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