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Scientific computer simulates VLSI circuits in record time

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A scientific computer is described which will be able to simulate ICs of 20,000 to 50,000 gates. Its faster clock rate, derived from an ECL-based CPU and faster memory, yields a nominal speed advantage of 3.45 to 1 over its predecessor. Improved program cache and a greater degree of memory gives the computer another jump in speed. The computer, known as the FPS-264, is especially suited to circuit simulations running under a derivative of Spice software. The paper explains how the FPS-264 user relies on subfunctions to complete a high level design. Any part of the circuit the designer does not wish to build in hardware may be simulated using appropriate wave forms. Thus, the design effort can concentrate on very specific portions of a project. The value of the FPS-264 is described by the authors as being able to work with runs that otherwise would be impractically long or simply too expensive in terms of computer time.

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Magar, S., Gass, W., & Robertson, S. (1985). Scientific computer simulates VLSI circuits in record time. OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information).

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Magar, S.S., et al. “Scientific computer simulates VLSI circuits in record time.” OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information), 1985.

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Magar, S.S., Wanda Gass, and Sam Robertson. 1985. “Scientific computer simulates VLSI circuits in record time.” OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information).

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Magar, S., Gass, W. and Robertson, S. (1985) ‘Scientific computer simulates VLSI circuits in record time’, OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information).

BibTeX

@article{magar1985scientific,
  title = {{Scientific computer simulates VLSI circuits in record time}},
  author = {Magar, S.S. and Gass, Wanda and Robertson, Sam},
  journal = {OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information)},
  year = {1985}
}

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