The design of DSP components for the CD digital audio system using silicon compilation techniques
R. Woudsma, A. Delaruelle · 1989
The PIRAMID silicon compiler, which incorporates architecture synthesis, module generation, and floorplanning tools, is described. Design efficiency is evaluated by the design of an error corrector for a compact-disk digital audio system. A syndrome generator chip was found functionally correct and showed acceptable performance. The silicon compilation method has proved to be sufficiently mature to approach industrial constraints. Using a complete silicon compilation design system like PIRAMID, a system designer can iterate many different architecture solutions within a man-week. A flexible module library and gridless layout strategy give area efficient solutions