A system modeling language translator

Abstract

The structure of the design automation language is examined and the sections of a system specification which can be translated independently of one another are identified.The ability to do incremental translation of changes in a system specification is demonstrated.The tables required for translator operation are defined and an algorithm for generating the required tables from a design language system specification is presented.The procedure for minimization of the system specification prior to logic circuit realization and a method for realization of the various sections of the system specification are described.

A digital system modeling philosophy and design language

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“…Also, while translation is not the subject of this paper (a second paper addresses this subject [7]) translation of a DDL description requires multiple passes over the entire system description [8]. This is undesirable if the language is to be used in a time-sharing environment because the entire system must be re-translated where ever any system change is made.…”

“…Two subsequent papers treat the translation [7] and simulation [9] of this design language repectively.…”