in this paper an application of cellular learning automata (cla) to vlsi placement is presented. the cla, which is introduced for the first time in this paper, is different from standard cellular learning automata in two respects. it has input and the cell neighborhood varies during the operation of cla. the proposed cla based algorithm for vlsi placement is tested on number of placement proble...

Very large scale integrated circuitry is playing a key role in the development of modern electronic systems at APL. In the Microelectronics Group, activities have been focused on creating a resource to ensure that all personnel have access to high-performance, high-reliability integrated circuits. This article describes progress in the design, acquisition, packaging, testing, and insertion of v...

Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) have been a research hotspot in recent years. Programmable PICs that the advantages of versatility and reconfigurability can realize multiple functions through common structure especially popular. Leveraging on-chip couplers phase shifters, general-purpose waveguide meshes connected different topologies be manipulated at run-time support variety applications....