​‘LEAP’: Advanced Machine Learning Framework for the Semiconductor Industry

In August 2024, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati unveiled ‘LEAP’, a new machine learning framework designed to revolutionize the Electronic Design Automation (EDA) process for Integrated Circuits (ICs) in the $600 billion semiconductor industry.

Key Points

• Challenges with Traditional Methods: IC design traditionally relies on EDA software to convert high-level designs into manufacturing formats. Traditional heuristic techniques often offer acceptable but suboptimal solutions, leading to inefficiencies and less-than-ideal results in design.
• Efficiency Gains with LEAP: LEAP enhances the technology mapping process by intelligently selecting and prioritizing configurations. It reduces the number of configurations evaluated by over 50%, compared to traditional methods ....