For generating layouts, Jacobs et al.
We chose the Squarified TreeMap algorithm [21] which aims at generating layouts in which the rectangles are depicted as squares as best as possible.
In the evaluation and selection stage, the intuitionistic fuzzy TOPSIS method is used to evaluate and select the best layout plan among the generated layout alternatives from the design stage.
We have also calculated energy per instruction (EPI), throughput, latency, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and the effect of temperature on the drain current by using the generated layout output parameter of a BSIM 4 advanced analyzer.
Using a well-known data set which has been previously used by many other researchers, and modified version of the data aimed at testing our model, we show that the proposed model properly generates layout design for these two types of departments.
To draw a fair comparison between these two arbitrarily generated layouts, we did not optimize machine allocations in either case.
The problem considers various manufacturing constraints as well as various metrics to ensure the high performance of the designed reconfigurable manufacturing system following the generated layouts.
In addition, inspired by the spirals of the phyllotaxis disc pattern, a new biomimetic placement heuristic is described and evaluated, which generates layouts of both higher insolation-weighted efficiency and higher ground coverage than radially staggered designs.
In order to identify the best possible design, a tool was developed (tkLayout) to generate layouts, make an estimate of the material budget and even provide an a priori estimate of the tracking performance.
The complete design flow is detailed and demonstrated with experimental results and also, by generating the routing for two typical analog circuit structures for the UMC 130 nm design process; the automatically generated layouts are validated using the industrial grade Calibre® tool.
