Efficient optimal design space characterization methodologies

One of the primary advantages of a high-level synthesis system is its abili ty to explore the design space. This paper presents several methodologies f or design space exploration that compute all optimal tradeoff points for th e combined problem of scheduling, clock-length determination, and module se lection. We discuss how each methodology takes advantage of the structure w ithin the design space itself as well as the structure of, and interactions among, each of the three subproblems.