A new approach of fractal-dimension based module clustering for VLSI layout

This paper describes a new clustering approach for VLSI placement, which is based on a fractal dimension analysis for the topological structure of modules in a logic diagram. A distinctive feature of this approach is that the concept of a fractal dimension has been introduced into a logic diagram in such a way that clustering of modules is iterated while the fractal dimension of clustered modules remains in a prescribed range. A part of experimental results is also shown, which demonstrates that our clustering approach achieves better solutions than the conventional placement without clustering.<<ETX>>