Automation of core-based design construction

Abstract

There are numerous complex tasks involved in the construction and verifications of a customized ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) system design. Intel's UCS51 design entry tool (UCS51 DET) greatly simplifies this process by automating schematic capture of the intricate connections between an ASIC version of the 80C51 microcontroller and its associated peripheral cells. Furthermore, the resulting configuration is guaranteed correct by construction. A description is given of the UCS51 DET and its integration into Intel's design verification system.<>