A Burst-Mode Oriented Back-End for the Balsa Synthesis System

This paper introduces several new component clustering techniques for the optimization of asynchronous systems. In particular, novel “Burst-Mode aware” restrictions are imposed to limit the cluster sizes and to ensure synthesizability. A new control specification language, CH, is also introduced which facilitates the manipulation and optimization of handshake control components. The new method has been fully integrated into a comprehensive asynchronous synthesis package, Balsa. Experimental results on several substantial design examples, including an 32-bit microprocessor core, indicate significant performance improvements for the optimized circuits.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2002
• Where: DATE
• Authors: Tiberiu Chelcea, Steven M. Nowick, Andrew Bardsley, Doug A. Edwards
• Keywords: Component Clustering Techniques, Comprehensive Asynchronous Synthesis, DATE 2002, Handshake Control Components, Hardware