Proceedings of the conference on Design, automation and test in Europe

Welcome to the vibrant city of New Orleans and the 39th Design Automation Conference (DAC). DAC yearly attracts thousands of engineers who are eager to understand the latest developments in electronic design automation (EDA) as well as to hear about the most exciting chip and system designs. DAC's primary mission is to facilitate technical interchanges among design automation researchers and developers, the engineers who use DA systems and the vendors who provide both DA systems and silicon. This is primarily enabled by bringing together a wide variety of outstanding individuals in each of these areas, representing a true diversity of backgrounds - ranging from students to chief executive officers.DAC is the premier conference for the presentation of research and development work on tools for designing chips and systems, and new methodologies for circuit and embedded system designs. It is the preferred conference for presenting next generation electronic circuits and system design experiences. DAC continues to be the forum where the EDA industry exhibits leading edge products and makes new product announcements. This year the conference continues to highlight the convergence of embedded systems software design tools and EDA hardware design tools in support of large complex systems-on-a-chip. Besides a strong presence in the technical program (through a special track, keynote speakers, panels, and invited presentations), the "Embedded System Showcase", on the exhibit floor, highlights companies with offerings in this area.More than 225 companies will be exhibiting the latest commercially available products at DAC this year. Many of these companies are hosting demo suites to provide a more complete demonstration of their product offerings. For the first time this year, DAC is featuring "hands-on" tutorials in which vendors instruct attendees in the capabilities of their tools. Another first this year is the DAC Pavilion, a DAC sponsored booth which brings highlights of the technical program, interviews and lively discussion topics to those on the exhibit floor.These Proceedings record an outstanding technical program which was assembled under the leadership of this year's Co-Program Chairs, Luciano Lavagno and David Blaauw, and Panel Chair, Sharad Malik. This year, 491 papers from around the world were submitted and reviewed by over 600 EDA and system design professionals. These reviews, along with a detailed examination by the Technical Program Committee, yielded the 147 papers included in these Proceedings and presented at the conference. These papers are complemented by eight panel sessions. A number of special sessions featuring renowned invited speakers embrace emerging and hot topics in the world of electronic design and its automation.

On behalf of the Organizing and Technical Program Committees, the General and Program Chairs warmly welcome all the participants of the 18th Symposium on Integrated Circuits and Systems Design - SBCCI 2005. This year's symposium is being hosted by the Federal University of Santa Catarina in the city of Florianopolis, Brazil. This event is being held in conjunction with two other meetings: the 20th Symposium on Microelectronics Technology and Devices - SBMICRO2005, and a Student Forum on the same themes as both SBCCI2005 and SBMICRO2005.Over the years, SBCCI has been steadily growing as an important international forum for the presentation and discussion of significant research results on leading edge aspects of integrated circuits and systems design, such as analog, mixed-signal, and digital integrated circuits design, dedicated and reconfigurable architectures, CAD tools, design methods, embedded systems, verification and test methods. In the systems-on-chip (SoC) era, all these technical fields contribute to the advancement of computing, communication and information systems.The SBCCI 2005 Program Committee has made a major effort to thoroughly review and finally select 42 papers for the final program. This committee has members from all regions of the world: Europe, South America, USA and Japan. This year SBCCI received 118 submissions electronically from 17 countries, including France, Germany, United States, Canada, Brazil, Japan, Italy, Portugal, UK, Egypt, and 3 other Latin American countries. This ACM Press Proceedings clearly reflects the international participation in SBCCI, as papers from authors from 11 different countries were accepted for presentation. A total of 11 paper sessions deal with analog design and modeling, RF circuits, CAD methods and synthesis, circuit and SoC testing, embedded systems, low power digital design, on-chip communication (networks-on-chip), and reconfigurable systems.The Technical Program of SBCCI is enriched by many highlights: 2 keynote speakers, 3 invited talks, 4 tutorials, panels, and business sessions with presentations from industry experts. One keynote speech by A. Mercha deals with the architecture and technology interplay in RF CMOS systems in deep submicron circuits. The keynote by John Sanguinetti addresses the state-of-the-art in high level design methods. The invited talks cover hot topic areas in energy efficient networks-on-chip, multi-step analog-to-digital converters, and integrated circuit design for automotive applications. The SBCCI Program includes one full day of tutorials on IC and systems design issues, such as power management on SoC (system-on-chip) platforms, analog design methods, machine learning and high level design. This year, co-organized with two major FPGA companies, SBCCI hosts a student design contest to promote student participation in the systems design community and in the Symposia held jointly in the Chip on the Island event.Besides an exciting technical program, SBCCI offers social activities in the island city of Florianopolis, a jewel of southern Brazil coastline. The city is home to the Federal University UFSC campus. Spread over the whole island of 520 km2 there are several seaside towns ranging from smart tourist resorts to charming fisherman villages along white sandy beaches.

Recent studies on thermoelectric (TE) systems indicate that the existence of high figure of merit (ZT) materials alone is not sufficient for superior system performance and an integrated system level analysis is necessary to attain such performance. This is because there are numerous design parameters at various levels of the system that are randomly variable in nature that could affect the overall system performance. In this work the effect of stochasticity in design variables at various levels of a TE system has been studied and analyzed to attain optimal design solutions. Starting with stochasticity in one of the environmental variables, a progression was made towards studying the coupled effects of stochasticity in multiple variables at environmental and heat exchanger levels of a thermoelectric generator (TEG) system. Research and analysis tools were developed to incorporate stochasticities in single or multiple variables individually or simultaneously to study both the individual and coupled affects of input design variable stochasticities (probabilities) on output performance variables. Results indicate that normal or Gaussian distribution in input design parameters may not produce Gaussian output parameters. Also when the stochasticities in multiple variables are coupled, the standard deviations in performance parameters are magnified, and their means/averages deviate moremore » from the deterministic values. Although more studies are required to quantify the parameters for design modifications, the studies presented in this paper affirm that incorporating stochastic variability not only aids in understanding the effects of system design variable randomness on expected output performance, but also serves to guide design decisions for optimal TE system design solutions that provide more robust system designs with improved reliability and performance across a range of off-nominal conditions.« less

Entering the era of the industrial revolution 4.0, there is an increasing need for digital workers. However, based on available data, Indonesia's digital talent is still very lacking and there is a mismatch between the supply of labor and the needs of the industry which has led to an increase in the unemployment rate in Indonesia. This gap must be a concern of educational institutions, especially universities, to provide educational designs that are in accordance with industry needs. Systems analysis and design courses play an important role in the development of digital skills, especially for the System Analyst profession which is much needed at this time. Based on the various skills needed by the company for System Analysts, the relevance of the curriculum analysis and system design courses used in universities in Indonesia will be reviewed. This study uses content analysis methods to analyze information based on system analyst job advertisements and course lesson plans (RPS) for systems analysis and design courses. The data testing method is carried out using a correlation test which shows that there is no relationship between the analysis and system design courses with the needs of systems analyst skills in the industry today. With the Cartesian diagram, it is known that there are two skill categories that need to be prioritized for improvement in the learning plan for the system analysis and design course, namely testing (SIT and UAT) and basic programming.

Interest in and attention to knowledge management have exploded recently. But integration of knowledge process design with information system design has long been missing from the corresponding literature and practice. The research described in this paper builds upon recent work focused on knowledge management and system design from three integrated perspectives: 1) reengineering process innovation, 2) expert systems knowledge acquisition and representation, and 3) information systems analysis and design. With this work, we now have an integrated framework for knowledge process and system design that covers the gamut of design considerations from the enterprise process in the large, through alternative classes of knowledge in the middle, and on to specific systems in the detail. We illustrate the use and utility of the approach through an extreme enterprise example addressing Navy carrier battle groups in operational theaters, which addresses many factors widely considered important in the knowledge management environment. Using this integrated methodology, the reader can see how to identify, select, compose and integrate the many component applications and technologies required for effective knowledge system and process design.

Interest in and attention to knowledge management have exploded recently. But integration of knowledge process design with information system design has long been missing from the corresponding literature and practice. The research described in this paper builds upon recent work focused on knowledge management and system design from three integrated perspectives: 1) reengineering process innovation, 2) expert systems knowledge acquisition and representation, and 3) information systems analysis and design. With this work, we now have an integrated framework for knowledge process and system design that covers the gamut of design considerations from the enterprise process in the large, through alternative classes of knowledge in the middle, and on to specific systems in the detail. We illustrate the use and utility of the approach through an extreme enterprise example addressing Navy carrier battle groups in operational theaters, which addresses many factors widely considered important in the knowledge management environment. Using this integrated methodology, the reader can see how to identify, select, compose and integrate the many component applications and technologies required for effective knowledge system and process design.

Interest in and attention to knowledge management have exploded recently. But integration of knowledge process design with information system design has long been missing from the corresponding literature and practice. The research described in this paper builds upon recent work focused on knowledge management and system design from three integrated perspectives: 1) reengineering process innovation, 2) expert systems knowledge acquisition and representation, and 3) information systems analysis and design. With this work, we now have an integrated framework for knowledge process and system design that covers the gamut of design considerations from the enterprise process in the large, through alternative classes of knowledge in the middle, and on to specific systems in the detail. We illustrate the use and utility of the approach through an extreme enterprise example addressing Navy carrier battle groups in operational theaters, which addresses many factors widely considered important in the knowledge management environment. Using this integrated methodology, the reader can see how to identify, select, compose and integrate the many component applications and technologies required for effective knowledge system and process design.

The design process of complex electronic systems consists of four traditional main stages, which are system design, electronic design, mechanical design, and design for manufacturing. Even today when many integrated computer aided design environments are in use for electronic systems design, we still seem to accept that the design process really has to follow this path of four individual design stages. It is common that we are dealing with data transfer problems between different types of CAE-applications. However, there is a possibility to avoid the disadvantages due to integration problems between the design stages if we decide to develop the design methodology itself instead of developing those independent software applications. One effective way to improve the productivity of complex electronic systems design is to tune the so-called systematic design approach by adding special aspects of electronic systems design into the questionnaires used for collecting the requirement lists for further mechanical design and DFM. Another important tool is the carefully made manufacturability analysis. The deep interaction of mechanical and electronic design, extended by manufacturability analysis can also lead to innovative solutions as presented previously by the author. In the article entitled "Manufacturability Analysis-A Useful Subset of Systems Engineering" we were able to show that the number of iteration cycles during the different design and manufacturing stages could be reduced by 50% compared to the conventional design methodology. In this paper, we illustrate additional tools to continue this promising development work.

Typical modeling techniques for information system analysis and design treat key system requirement parameters as static. In addition, system dynamics reflected in time-path behavior, such as queues and bottlenecks, are not captured in traditional information system process models. A more realistic approach to information system analysis and design, which would allow decision makers to make more informed choices on information system design alternatives, might be to include the dynamic aspects of a system and to model those components for which uncertainty exists in a probabilistic fashion. In this paper we propose a paradigm for integrating conventional process modeling in systems analysis and design with simulation modeling and analysis techniques. Simulation analysis enhances the modeling process by allowing systems analysts to experiment with and analyze alternative system designs. In addition, by including the distributional characteristics and, thus, the variability of key system parameters in the model, sensitivity analysis may be performed and the robustness of alternative system designs can be explored. Our proposed methodology for information system analysis and design is illustrated with an example of an order entry information system.

Purpose: This study aims to design the flow of the e-budgeting system to develop the village financial system, as well as to increase transparency and accountability of the web-based budget system and minimize the occurrence of corruption loopholes in the village. Method: The design system uses the waterfall method to analyze a model systematically. The model development step starts with the design of the system, database, menu structure, and interface. The design of the e-budget information system is built using PHP and MySQL programming in the form of web-based applications. Results: This study developed a web-based e-budgeting application using the waterfall method to manage village finances. The online system increases flexibility, allowing access from any device. It runs smoothly on computers, with all menus functioning as designed, and is expected to simplify village financial management. Limitations: The researchers’ capability in designing the system is not optimal, as the researchers do not have the basis of informatics engineering, so the results obtained and delivered are not too detailed. Contributions: This system is expected to be useful to facilitate the process of financial management at the village government level. Novelty: The novelty of this study lies in the design of a village e-budgeting system with features like automatic Standard Unit Price calculation, automated tax management, and tracking of village income (PADes) for transparency. This application aims to enhance financial management, ensuring transparency and accountability in the village.

Metallic TIM Testing and Selection for IC, Power, and RF Semiconductors

System design is the foundation for software systems. A well-engineered andwell-thought-out system design leads to the development of a software system that is scalable, reliable, extendable, and secure. It is important to be able to create a good system design. However, current ways of creating system design are inadequate. Software engineers resort to using tools like Microsoft Word, Lucidchart, Draw io, and so on to create system designs. These tools provide a basic drawing interface without the support for a standard set of system design components. There is a lack of common language for creating system designs. With the current ways of creating system design, sharing and working collaboratively throughout the life cycle of the software development is impractical. A good system design should remain faithful to the deployed infrastructure resources. To resolve these shortcomings, we propose a solution to lay the groundwork for establishing the standard. To achieve this, we abstract out the components and aim to provide a generalized view that acts as a common vocabulary to all the stakeholders. We present a prototype implementation tool that has a standard, enables version control, collaborative sharing, and automatic deployment onto multi-cloud infrastructure. The tool also provides the ability to create a configuration file such as a YAML or JSON which is a code equivalent of the system design. Furthermore, we also strive to provide a guided process that helps the beginners such as students to create a scalable, extendable, and reliable system design. The system design is then translated into a deployable entity that allocates the infrastructure resources. These features help the stakeholders to create a system design backed by a standard and understand the evolution of system design, performance evaluation, cost estimation, multi-cloud deployment, and ease of maintenance of infrastructure resources.

In software engineering, the traditional description of the software life cycle is based on an underlying model, commonly referred to as the “waterfall” model (e.g., [4]). This model initially atte...

For many years, AISC has published the Seismic Provisions for Structural Buildings , as a companion specification to the main structural steel design specification. Specification for Structural Steel Buildings . The latest editions of these two documents were published in 2005 as ANSI/AISC 341-05 and ANSI/AISC 360-05, respectively. To assist designers in applying the Seismic Provisions, the AISC Seismic Design Manual is a first edition publication by AISC to provide applied design examples illustrating the application of the AISC Seismic Provisions and other Seismic Standards. The Manual, for the most part, focuses on the design of the lateral system for the same simple, regular rectangular bay frame with each of the major braced- and moment-frame lateral system types, in both R = 3 and high-seismic applications. Detailed design examples are provided to highlight special design and detailing requirements for these systems when designed to resist seismic demands. The manual examples are only presented using the LRFD design method; however it should be noted that ASD design is also permitted by the 2005 edition of the AISC Seismic Provisions. In addition to the detailed design examples, the Seismic Design Manual contains general guidance on the basics of seismic design forces and the application of ASCE 7 code requirements using the Equivalent Lateral Force Method. Tables have also been provided for the quick selection of seismically compact sections in various frame configurations, and for the selection of common design variables required for the application of the Seismic Provisions. The final portion of the document discusses the design of other elements, design concepts and systems that are not presented in detail in the first edition of the Manual. These items include the following: 1 Design of diaphragm chords and collectors 2 Discussion how to properly apply the term Maximum Force that can be Delivered by the System that is used in the Seismic Provisions 3 Design of Buckling Restrained Braced Frame (BRBF) systems 4 Design of Special Plate Shear Wall (SPSW) systems 5 Design of Special Truss Moment Frame (STMF) systems 6 Design of systems that included supplemental damping elements. The document has been developed to be consistent with ASCE 7-05 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures .

We introduce and demonstrate ROSE – risk-oriented systems engineering, a new approach that integrates risk aspects with system analysis, modelling and design. ROSE is designed to improve the integration and coordination of system design and risk management by fusing robust design paradigms with risk analytic techniques in a model-based environment. While system design and risk management are two critical systems engineering processes, their integration is loose, because too often systems engineers and risk analysts use different semantics, techniques, and tools. This unfortunate disconnects renders risk management efforts detached from system design and management. Object-process methodology (OPM) is a bimodal visual and textual conceptual modelling language and an emerging ISO Standard (19450) for system modelling and design. Making use of OPM, ROSE integrates risk identification, modelling, analysis, mitigation, and control aspects into the robust system design process, and later into system deployment, configuration, and management. Using a commercial airliners defence system against shoulder missiles as a case in point, we demonstrate the principles and benefits of ROSE in risk-oriented systems.