Minimizing channel density by shifting blocks and terminals

Yang Cai, D. F. Wong

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Abstract

The authors study the problem of minimizing channel density by shifting the blocks that form the sides of the channel and the terminals on the boundary of each block. Several special cases of this problem have been investigated, but no polynomial time algorithm was known for the general case. The authors present a polynomial time optimal algorithm for solving this problem. For long channels, they propose heuristic approaches to speed up the algorithm. Extensions as well as applications of the algorithm to detailed routing in building-block layout design are also discussed. Preliminary experimental results are very promising. Substantial reductions in routing area were obtained in moderate computation time.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication1991 IEEE International Conference on Computer-Aided Design Digest of Technical Papers
PublisherPubl by IEEE
Pages524-527
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)0818621575
StatePublished - 1992
Externally publishedYes
Event1991 IEEE International Conference on Computer-Aided Design - ICCAD-91 - Santa Clara, CA, USA
Duration: Nov 11 1991Nov 14 1991

Publication series

Name1991 IEEE International Conference on Computer-Aided Design Digest of Technical Papers

Other

Other1991 IEEE International Conference on Computer-Aided Design - ICCAD-91
CitySanta Clara, CA, USA
Period11/11/9111/14/91

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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