… Instead we are interested in constructing powerful VLSI CAD algorithms. For this the term
Evolutionary Algorithm is used in the following to summarize the different approaches. …

… scale integration (VLSI) algorithm designers experiment with various … Optimization methods
for VLSI computer-aided design (CAD) … to evolutionary algorithms (EA’s) in VLSI CAD, this …

… cannot be designed without the aid of design automation tools. … the algorithms used inside
these computer-aided design (CAD… for designers who want to specialize in building CAD tools …

… special section, I would like to express our great appreciation to all the authors who submitted
papers to this special section… to the editorial work of this special section. I would especially …

… Section 6 illustrates with the example of the Berkeley Synthesis Project how we think the
art of VLSI design is … of algorithms, architecture, circuit design, IC technology, etc. However, …

… We emphasize algorithms in the area of test, physical design, logic … In Section II, we review
fundamental algorithms in the area of test. Then, in Section III, we address physical design …

… Memetic approach in VLSI circuit partitioning A new approach Memetic Algorithm is
described in this section to solve problem of circuit partitioning pertaining to VLSI. …

… In this paper trends in CAD for application specific IC’s (ASIC) are discussed. Shortage of
skilled silicon designers, too … tion algorithms are experienced as too difficult to control by the …

… and CAD area is requested. These special sections aim to provide new VLSI design
methodology and CAD algorithms to produce coming semiconductor VLSIs. These …

… of VLSI computer-aided design (VLSI CAD) has always been at the technological forefront in
incorporating cutting-edge algorithms … its historical track record, VLSI CAD has also been at …