Review of the Logic Design Process

Abstract

As outlined in the preceding chapter, we are mainly concerned with an analysis of current computer-aided logic synthesis and logic optimisation techniques. In particular, the synthesis and optimisation of combinatorial logic and finite state machines. Descriptions of digital systems at the logic level are, normally, derived from the higher register transfer level — see figure 1.4. In order to gain an insight into how logic level descriptions are derived, an outline of the design process at the register transfer level is presented in section 2.1.