Nouvelles approches pour la conception d'outils CAO pour le domaine des systèmes embarqués

Thèse numérisée par la Division de la gestion de documents et des archives de l'Université de Montréal

Virtual simulation of distributed IP-based designs

One key issue in design ows based on reuse of third-party intellectual property (IP) components is the need to estimate the impact of component instantiation within complex designs. In this paper we introduce JavaCAD, an internetbased EDA tool built on a secure client-server architecture that enables designers to perform simulation and cost estimation of circuits containing IP components wihout actually purchasing them. At the same time, the tool ensures intellectual property protection for the vendors of IP components, and for the IP-users as well. Moreover, JavaCAD supports negotiation of the amount of information and the accuracy of cost estimates, thereby providing seamless transition between IP evaluation and purchase.

Virtual Simulation of Distributed IP-Based Designs

JavaCAD, an Internet-based tool with a secure client-server architecture, lets designers perform functional simulation, fault simulation, and cost estimation of circuits containing IP components. It also ensures IP protection for both IP vendors and users, and provides seamless transition between IP evaluation and purchase