@inproceedings{88f151a599744394a770f5c3dc393736,
title = "Application of simulated annealing to cluster-boundary search algorithm for macrocell placement optimization",
abstract = "This paper presents a hybrid technique for macrocell placement optimization. The presented technique integrates the probabilistic hill-climbing feature of simulated annealing with the (deterministic) cluster-boundary search algorithm in order to minimize the likelihood of local optimal solutions. It optimizes the placement as well as orientation of macrocells and produces overlap-free designs satisfying constraints on interconnect length bounds. The technique is computationally efficient and can generate high-quality solutions for large-sized placement problems. Test results for placement optimization problems involving up to 100 macrocells are presented and analyzed to determine the effectiveness of the presented hybrid technique.",
keywords = "Computer-aided design, Hybrid techniques, Placement optimization, Simulated annealing, VLSI floorplan design",
author = "Mustahsan Mir",
year = "2010",
doi = "10.1109/ICCCE.2010.5556748",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781424462346",
series = "International Conference on Computer and Communication Engineering, ICCCE'10",
booktitle = "International Conference on Computer and Communication Engineering, ICCCE'10",
note = "International Conference on Computer and Communication Engineering, ICCCE'10 ; Conference date: 11-05-2010 Through 12-05-2010",
}