A New Clustering Method Based on General Connectivity
Author(s) -
Wenjun Zhuang,
Yong Ching Lim,
Ganesh S. Samudra,
Neng Yan
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
vlsi design
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.123
H-Index - 24
eISSN - 1065-514X
pISSN - 1026-7123
DOI - 10.1155/1994/17320
Subject(s) - cluster analysis , data mining , computer science , process (computing) , cluster (spacecraft) , reduction (mathematics) , correlation clustering , document clustering , artificial intelligence , machine learning , mathematics , geometry , programming language , operating system
In this paper, we present a novel concept of the general connectivity among cells. While conventional conceptconsiders direct connections only, the new concept considers both the direct and indirect connections among cellsleading to a model capturing a more precise relationship among cells. Based on the model, a new parallel clusteringapproach is proposed and analyzed. Another new concept of the stable cluster is introduced to improve theclustering result. In conjunction with the clustering process, an investigatory procedure which back tracks thecluster development process to check if all clusters are stable is also developed. Initial test runs, using the newclustering approach for placement, yield an encouraging 21.6% reduction on the number of feed-throughs in acomplex ASIC design
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