Logic Synthesis and Physical Design

What it is about

You will learn algorithms and data structures to automatically generate digital circuits from specifications and physically place them. In the end, you will understand logic synthesis, optimization, as well as partitioning, floorplanning, placement and routing, and you will be able to practically use tools such as ABC, Yosys or OpenROAD.

What you will be able to do

• Insights into Synthesis-, Optimization- and Physical-Design algorithms
• Understanding relevant data structures and core methods
• Application of Synthesis-, Optimization- and Physical-Design tasks
• Expansion and integration of new or existing algorithms into software tools
• Operation and use of the tools covered in the lecture (e.g., ABC, Yosys, OpenROAD, iEDA)

What the module consists of

• LectureConveying the concepts and algorithms related to logic synthesis and physical design
• Hands-on sessions / exercisesDeepening through practical work with software tools and tasks

Teaching method

• Lectures with slides and whiteboard sketchesExplanation of the main concepts
• Practical exercises with toolsGaining experience and applying concepts practically