PARTIF - INTERACTIVE SYSTEM-LEVEL PARTITIONING

This paper presents a methodology and a tool box for system-level part itioning in the behavioral domain. The methodology is based on an exte nded finite stare machine model. Partitioning is achieved interactivel y through the application of five system-level transformation primitiv es: MOVE, MERGE, SPLIT, CUT and MAP. This scheme allows an interactive exploration of the solution space. The result of the partitioning is a set of interconnected and heterogeneous sub-systems. The partitionin g tool box which has been developed is named PARTIF. PARTIF includes a n evaluation feedback loop that helps the designer estimate the qualit y of the design.