8 papers
DiagramNet: An End-to-End Recognition Framework and Dataset for Non-Standard System-Level Diagrams
Jincheng Lou, Ruohan Xu, Jiapeng Li +6
System-level diagrams encode the architectural blueprint of chip design, specifying module functions, dataflows, and interface protocols. However, non-standardized symbols and the…
RePart: Efficient Hypergraph Partitioning with Logic Replication Optimization for Multi-FPGA System
Zizhuo Fu, Yifan Zhou, Zhaoxin Lu +4
Multi-FPGA systems (MFS) are widely adopted for VLSI emulation and rapid prototyping. In an MFS, FPGAs connect only to a limited number of neighbors through bandwidth-constrained l…
CellE: Automated Standard Cell Library Extension via Equality Saturation
Yi Ren, Yukun Wang, Xiang Meng +6
Automated standard cell library extension is crucial for maximizing Quality of Results (QoR) in modern VLSI design. We introduce CellE, a novel framework that leverages formal meth…
Orthrus: Dual-Loop Automated Framework for System-Technology Co-Optimization
Yi Ren, Baokang Peng, Chenhao Xue +6
With the diminishing return from Moore's Law, system-technology co-optimization (STCO) has emerged as a promising approach to sustain the scaling trends in the VLSI industry. By br…
MMCircuitEval: A Comprehensive Multimodal Circuit-Focused Benchmark for Evaluating LLMs
Chenchen Zhao, Zhengyuan Shi, Xiangyu Wen +19
The emergence of multimodal large language models (MLLMs) presents promising opportunities for automation and enhancement in Electronic Design Automation (EDA). However, comprehens…
AC-Refiner: Efficient Arithmetic Circuit Optimization Using Conditional Diffusion Models
Chenhao Xue, Kezhi Li, Jiaxing Zhang +7
Arithmetic circuits, such as adders and multipliers, are fundamental components of digital systems, directly impacting the performance, power efficiency, and area footprint. Howeve…
DiffuSE: Cross-Layer Design Space Exploration of DNN Accelerator via Diffusion-Driven Optimization
Yi Ren, Chenhao Xue, Jiaxing Zhang +5
The proliferation of deep learning accelerators calls for efficient and cost-effective hardware design solutions, where parameterized modular hardware generator and electronic desi…
DOMAC: Differentiable Optimization for High-Speed Multipliers and Multiply-Accumulators
Chenhao Xue, Yi Ren, Jinwei Zhou +6
Multipliers and multiply-accumulators (MACs) are fundamental building blocks for compute-intensive applications such as artificial intelligence. With the diminishing returns of Moo…