A Parallel Tabu Search Algorithm for Optimizing Multiobjective VLSI Placement

Abstract. In this paper, we present a parallel tabu search (TS) algorithm for efficient optimization of a constrained multiobjective VLSI standard cell placement problem. The primary purpose is to accelerate TS algorithm to reach near optimal placement solutions for large circuits. The proposed tech...

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Main Author: Minhas, Mahmood R. (author)
Other Authors: Sait, Sadiq M. (author), unknown (author)
Format: article
Published: 2005
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Online Access:https://eprints.kfupm.edu.sa/id/eprint/260/1/J_Minhas_ICCSA_2005.pdf
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Summary:Abstract. In this paper, we present a parallel tabu search (TS) algorithm for efficient optimization of a constrained multiobjective VLSI standard cell placement problem. The primary purpose is to accelerate TS algorithm to reach near optimal placement solutions for large circuits. The proposed technique employs a candidate list partitioning strategy based on distribution of mutually disjoint set of moves among the slave processes. The implementation is carried out on a dedicated cluster of workstations. Experimental results using ISCAS-85/89 benchmark circuits illustrating quality and speedup trends are presented. A comparison of the obtained results is made with the results of a parallel genetic algorithm (GA) implementation.