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Masahiro FUKUI, Professor
 Ritsumeikan University
 
 
Transaction/Journal Papers
18. M. Ohtsuki, M. Kawai, and M. Fukui, "An efficient algorithm for RTL power macro-modeling and library building,"  IEICE Transactions on Electronics, vol.E92-C, no.4, pp.- . (Apr. 2009)  
17. Y. Kawakami, M. Terao, M. Fukui, and S. Tsukiyama, "A power grid optimization algorithm by observing timing error risk by IR drop,"   IEICE Transactions on Fundamentals of Electronics, Communications and Computer Sciences, vol.E91-A, no.12, pp.3423-3430. (Dec. 2008)  
16. Y. Kawakami, K. Kusano, H. Ishijima, M. Terao, and M. Fukui, "An efficient power grid optimization algorithm to secure dependable operation of circuits in manufacture-uncertainty age ,"  IPSJ Journal, Vol.49 No.6, pp.2144-2154. (Jun. 2008) (in Japanese)  

15.

M. Fukui, S. Iwakoshi, and T. Koyagi, "A power modeling and optimization scheme for future ultra small size electric systems,"  IEICE Transactions on Electronics, Vol.E90-C, No.10, pp.1900-1908.  (Oct. 2007)  

14.

M. Takahashi, H. Miyajima, M. Fukui, "An efficient power and performance evaluation method with the reconfigurable bus architecture model,"  IPSJ Transactions, 44-5, May 2003.  

13.

M. Tanaka, M. Fukui, ” Circuit optimization for leaf cells,” IPSJ Transaction, 43-5, pp.1323-81329 (May 2002).  

12.

S. Tsukiyama, M. Tanaka, and M. Fukui,  "An algorithm for statistical static timing analysis considering correlations between delays," IEICE Transactions on Fundamentals of Electronics, Communications and Computer Sciences, Vol. E84-A, No.11, pp.2746-2754, Nov. 2001.  

11.

S. Saika, M. Fukui, M. Toyonaga, and T. Akino, "WSSA: A high performance simulated annealing and its application to transistor placement," IEICE Transactions on Fundamentals of Electronics, Communications and Computer Sciences, Vol. E83-A, No.12, pp.2584-2591, Dec. 2000.  

10.

N. Shinomiya, K, Hamawaki, M. Fukui, “An wiring method for leaf cell design,” IPSJ Transactions, 41-4, pp.889-898, Apr. 2000.  

9.

M. Tanaka, M. Fukui, A transistor sizing method with precise estimation model of cell area and transistor capacitance,” IPSJ Transactions, 40-4, pp.1644-1650, April 1999.  

8.

M. Fukui, N. Shinomiya, S. Saika, T. Akino, and S. Kuninobu, "Layout abstraction and technology retargeting for leaf cells," IEICE Transactions on Fundamentals of Electronics, Communications and Computer Sciences, Vol. E81-A, No.12, pp. 2492-2500, Dec. 1998.  

7.

M. Fukui, M. Tanaka, and M. Imai, "Design optimization by using flexible pipeline modules," IEICE Transactions on Fundamentals of Electronics, Communications and Computer Sciences, Vol. E81-A, No.12, pp. 2521-2528, Dec. 1998.  

6.

T. Shiohara and M. Fukui, "A pin assignment and global routing algorithm for floorplanning," IEICE Transactions on Fundamentals of Electronics, Communications and Computer Sciences, Vol. E81-A, No.8, pp. 1725-1732, Aug. 1998.  

5.

S. Saika, M. Fukui, N. Shinomiya, and T. Akino, "A two-dimensional placement algorithm for cell synthesis and its application to standard cells," IEICE Transactions on Fundamentals of Electronics, Communications and Computer Sciences, Vol. E80-A, No.10, pp. 1883-1891, Oct. 1997.

4.

M. Fukui, A. Yamamoto, R. Yamaguchi, and S. Hayama, "SMILE- Hierarchical layout system for building block LSI," International Journal of Computer Aided VLSI Design, Vol. 1, No. 3, pp. 281-302, Mar. 1989.

3.

M. Fukui, A. Yamamoto, R. Yamaguchi, S. Hayama, and Y. Mano, "A block   interconnection  algorithm  for  hierarchical layout system," IEEE Transactions on Computer-Aided Design of Integrated Circuits And Systems, Vol.CAD-6, No.3, pp. 383-391, May 1987.

2.

M. Fukui, S. Tsukiyama, and I. Shirakawa, "A pin assigment algorithm for gate array LSIs", IEICE Transactions on  Electronics, Vol. J66-C, No. 12, pp. 1172-1179, Dec. 1983.

1.

S. Tsukiyama, I. Harada, M. Fukui, and I. Shirakawa, "A new global router for gate array LSI," IEEE Transactions on Computer-Aided Design of Integrated Circuits And Systems, Vol.CAD-2, No. 4, pp. 313-321, Oct. 1983.

   
International Conference Papers
39. T. Hashizume, H. Sugano, S. Nishizawa, M. Yoshikawa, and M. Fukui, "An efficient hardware accelerator for power grid circuit simulation", in Proc. IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, pp.- (May. 2009)
38. M. Ohtsuki, M. Kawai, H. Kawauchi, and M. Fukui,  "An efficient RTL power macro modeling and power estimation scheme," in Proc. Synthesis and System Integration of Mixed Technologies, SASIMI2009, pp. - . (Mar. 2009)
37. T. Hashizume, S. Nishizawa, H. Sugano, M. Yoshikawa, and M. Fukui, "An efficient hardware circuit simulator for power grid optimization system," in Proc. Synthesis and System Integration of Mixed Technologies, SASIMI2009, pp. - . (Mar. 2009)
36. H. Miki, Y. Kawakami, M. Yoshikawa, and M. Fukui, "Reliability aware power grid optimization with consideration of thermal effects," in Proc. Synthesis and System Integration of Mixed Technologies, SASIMI2009, pp. - . (Mar. 2009)
35. Y. Kawakami, M. Fukui, and S. Tsukiyama, "(Invited) Power grid optimization with consideration of timing violation by IR drop ," in Proc. International SoC Design Conference, ISOCC2008, pp.109 - 112. (Nov. 2008)
34. Y. Kawakami, M. Fukui, and S. Tsukiyama, "A power grid optimization algorithm with observation of timing error risk by IR Drop,"  in Proc. IASTED Circuits and Systems, CS2008, pp.37-42. (Aug. 2008)
33. T. Koyagi, M. Fukui, and R. Saleh, "Delay Macromodeling and Estimation for RTL", in Proc. IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, pp.2430-2433 (May 2008)
32. Y. Watanabe and M. Fukui, "An accurate and efficient lane recognition algorithm for automobile safety system,"  in Proc. Synthesis and System Integration of Mixed Technologies, SASIMI2007, pp. 63 - 68. (Oct. 2007).
31. M. Terao, K. Kusano, Y. Kawakami, M. Fukui, and S. Tsukiyama, "A power grid optimization algorithm by direct observation of timing error risk reduction,"  in Proc. Synthesis and System Integration of Mixed Technologies, SASIMI2007, pp.310 - 315.  (Oct. 2007).
30. T. Hashizume, H. Ishijima, and M. Fukui, "An evaluation of circuit simulation algorithms for hardware implementation,"  in Proc. Synthesis and System Integration of Mixed Technologies, SASIMI2007, pp.322 - 327.  (Oct. 2007).
29. T. Hayashi, H. Ishijima, Y. Kawakami, and M. Fukui, "A high-level power grid optimization algorithm by direct observation of manufacturing cost reduction," in Proc. Synthesis and System Integration of Mixed Technologies, SASIMI2007, pp.316 - 321. (Oct. 2007).
28. M. Fukui, S. Iwakoshi, and T. Koyagi, "An algorithm for battery modeling and life time maximization of small size electric systems," in Proc. 18th European Conference on Circuit Theory and Design, ECCTD2007, pp.759-762. (Aug. 2007).
27. T. Koyagi, M. Fukui, and R. Saleh, "A Flexible Power and Delay Modeling and Optimization for Small Size Systems Operated by Battery", in Proc. International Technical Conference on Circuits/ Systems, Computers and Communications, ITC-CSCC2007, pp.449-450. (Jul. 2007)
26. T. Taoka, M. Manabe, and M. Fukui, "An efficient curvature lane recognition algorithm by piecewise linear approach", in Proc. IEEE 65th Vehicular Technology Conference, VTC2007-Spring, pp.2530-2534, (Apr. 2007)
25. H. Ishijima, K. Kusano, T. Harada, Y. Kawakami, and M. Fukui, "An algorithm for power grid optimization based on dynamic current consumption," in Proc. IASTED International Conference on Circuits, Signals and Systems (Nov. 2006)

24.

H. Hirai, T. Koyagi, and M. Fukui, "A design optimization scheme for battery operated small size systems," in Proc. IASTED International Conference on Circuits, Signals and Systems (Nov. 2006)

23.

H. Ishijima, T. Harada, K. Kusano, M. Fukui, M. Yoshikawa, and H. Terai, "A Power Grid Optimization Algorithm with Consideration of Dynamic Circuit Operations," in Proc. Synthesis and System Integration of Mixed Technologies (Apr. 2006) 

22.

M. Yoshikawa, M. Fukui, H. Terai, ”Immune Algorithm Processor”, Proc. 21st International Conference on Computers and Their Applications, pp.13-18, (Mar. 2006)

21.

M. Yoshikawa, M. Fukui, H. Terai,” Performance- Driven Floorplanning Technique based on Collaboration of Software and Hardware”, Proc. IEEE Third International Workshop on Intelligent Data Acquisition and Advanced Computing Systems, pp.222-226, 2005.  

20.

M. Takahashi, H. Miyazaki, and M. Fukui, "An efficient power and performance evaluation method with the reconfigurable bus architecture model," in Proc. Synthesis and System Integration of Mixed Technologies, Apr. 2003.  

19.

M. Uehata, M. Tanaka, M. Fukui, and S. Tsukiyama,  " False paths Elimination in statistical static timing analysis," in Proc. on The 2002 International Conference on Circuits/Systems Computers and Communications, pp. 357-361, Jul. 2002.  

18.

S. Tsukiyama, M. Tanaka, and M. Fukui, "Techniques to remove false paths in statistical static timing analysis," in Proc. on International Conference on ASIC, pp. 353-358, Sep. 2001.  

17.

S. Tsukiyama, M. Tanaka, and M. Fukui, "A statistical static timing analysis considering correlations between delays," in Proc. on Asia and South Pacific Design Automation Conference, pp. 353-358, Feb. 2001.  

16.

S. Tsukiyama, M. Tanaka, and M. Fukui, "A new statistical static timing analyzer considering correlation between delays," in Proc. on 2002 ACM/IEEE Tau Workshop on Timing Issues in the Specification and Synthesis of Digital Systems, Sep. 2000.  

15.

S. Saika, M. Fukui, M. Toyonaga, and T. Akino, "Another high performance simulated annealing and its application to transistor placement," in Proc. Synthesis and System Integration of Mixed Technologies, pp. 107-114, Apr. 2000.  

14.

M. Tanaka, M. Fukui, and S. Kuninobu, "A precise estimation model of cell area and transistor capacitance for transistor size optimization," in Proc. Synthesis and System Integration of Mixed Technologies, pp. 241-247, Oct.1998.

 

13.

M. Fukui, M. Tanaka, and M. Imai," Design optimization by using flexible pipelined modules,"   in Proc. Synthesis and System Integration of Mixed Technologies, pp. 176-183, Dec.1997.

12.

 S. Saika, M. Fukui, N. Shinomiya, and T. Akino, "A two-dimensional placement for cell synthesis," in Proc. on Asia and South Pacific Design Automation Conference, pp. 557-562, Jan. 1997.

11.

T. Akino, M. Fukui, T. Sawai, and N. Shinomiya, "Relations between logic synthesis and physical synthesis in deep sub-microns," in Proc. International Workshop on IP Based Synthesis and System Design, pp. 33-39, Dec.1995.

10.

M. Fukui, N. Shinomiya, and T. Akino, "A new layout synthesis for leaf cell design," in Proc. Asia and South Pacific Design Automation Conference, pp. 259-264, Aug. 1995.

9.

N. Shinomiya, M. Fukui, and T. Akino, "A new sea-of-cells style layout synthesis," in Proc. Synthesis and System Integration of Mixed Technologies, pp. 17-23, Jul. 1995.

8.

M. Fukui, and A. R. Newton, "Optimum module generation for semi-custom," in Proc. IEEE Asia-Pacific Conference on Circuits and Systems, pp. 184-189, Dec. 1992.

7.

M. Fukui and A. R. Newton, "Multi-output module generation for semi-custom design," in Proc. Synthesis and Simulation Meeting and International Interchange, pp. 181-190, Jun. 1991.

6.

M. Fukui, Y. Tanaka, and T. Akino, " An algorithm for power and ground routing in building block VLSI," in Proc. Synthesis and Simulation Meeting and International Interchange, pp. 294-299, Jan. 1990.

5.

M. Fukui,  A. Yamamoto, R. Yamaguchi, S. Hayama, and Y. Mano, " A new routing algorithm for building block  layout system," in Proc. European Conference on Circuit Theory and Design, pp. 447-452, Sep. 1987.

4.

M. Fukui, S. Hayama, and Y. Mano "A new block interconnection algorithm for VLSI layout system," in Proc. International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, pp. 1039-1042, Jun. 1985.

3.

S. Tsukiyama, M. Fukui, and I. Shirakawa, "A heuristic algorithm for a pin assignment problem of gate array LSI's," in Proc. International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, pp. 465-469, May 1984.

2.

S. Tsukiyama, I. Harada, M. Fukui, and I. Shirakawa, "A placement and routing algorithms for gate array LSI," in Proc. International Conference on Computer Design: VLSI in Computers, pp.596-599, Oct. 1983.

1.

S. Tsukiyama, I. Harada, M. Fukui, I. Shirakawa, and  H. Ozaki, "An algorithm of global routing for master slice LSI," in Proc. International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, pp. 1009-1012, May 1982.

   
US Patents
27. S. Tsukiyama, M. Tanaka, and M. Fukui, "Delay distribution calculation method, circuit evaluation method and false path extraction method", US7131082 (Oct.2006)
26. S. Dosho, ..., and M. Fukui, "Low-pass filter for a PLL, phase-locked loop and semiconductor integrated circuit", US7030688 (April 2006)

25.

M. Tanaka, S. Tsukiyama, and M. Fukui, "Method of physical design for integrated circuit", US 6,769,098 (Jul. 2004)

24.

M. Fukui and N. Hayashi,  "Wiring method", US 6,727,120 (Apr. 2004)

23.

S. Tsukiyama, M. Tanaka, and M. Fukui, "Delay distribution calculation method", US 6,684,375 (Jan. 2004)

22.

K. Hamawaki and M. Fukui, "Routing path finding method", US 6,609,237 (Aug. 2003)

21.

M. Tanaka, M. Fukui, "Method for design of partial circuit", US 6,553,544 (Apr. 2003)

20.

M. Fukui, "Layout structure for integrated circuit", US 6,516,458 (Feb. 2003)

19.

M. Tanaka and M. Fukui, “Method and apparatus for transistor sizing,” US 6,415,417 (Jul. 2002).

18.

M. Tanaka and M. Fukui, “Layout designing apparatus for IC and transistor size determining apparatus,” US 6,393,601 (May 2002).

17.

M. Fukui, “Method and apparatus for designing an LSI layout and cell library,” US 6,336,207 (Jan. 2002).

16.

N. Shinomiya and M. Fukui, “Method and apparatus for designing an LSI layout utilizing cells having a predetermined wiring height in order to reduce wiring,” US 6,330,707 (Nov.2001).

15.

M. Tanaka and M. Fukui, “Pipeline circuit optimization method,”  US 6,292,926 (Sep. 2001).

14.

M. Fukui and M. Tanaka, “Circuit optimization method,” US 6,253,351 (Jun. 2001).

13.

M. Fukui, “Module generation method,” US 6,209,119 (Mar. 2001).

12.

M. Tanaka and M. Fukui, “Semiconductor integrated circuit layout method,” US 6,202,195 (March 2001).

11.

M. Fukui, “Compaction method, compaction apparatus, routing method and routing apparatus,” US 5,943,486 (August 1999).

10.

N. Shinomiya and M. Fukui, “Method and apparatus for designing an LSI layout utilizing cells having a predetermined wiring height,” US 5,852,562  (December 1998).  

9.

M. Fukui, “Cell generation method and cell generation system,” US 5,701,255 (Dec. 1997).

8.

M. Fukui, “Semiconductor apparatus and production method,” US 5,677,249 (Dec. 1997).

7.

M. Fukui, “Method and apparatus for estimating power dissipation and method and apparatus of determining layout/routing,” US 5,602,753 (Feb. 1997).

6.

M. Fukui, “Layout method for a semiconductor integrated circuit device,” US 5,420,800 (May 1995).

5.

M. Fukui, “Method and apparatus for optimizing block shape in hierarchical IC design,” US 5,416,720 (May 1995).

4.

T. Shiohara and M. Fukui, “System for assigning positions of block terminals in a VLSI,” US 5,404,313 (Apr. 1995).

3.

M. Fukui, “L-shaped channel wiring method,” US 5,241,455 (Aug. 1993).

2.

M. Fukui, “Layout pattern generation and geometric processing system for LSI circuits,” US 5,062,054 (Oct. 1991).

1.

M. Fukui, “Building block LSI,” US 4,875,139 (Oct. 1989).

   

Japanese Patents

33.
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PAT.3907342, PAT.3543042, PAT.3519584, PAT.3434802, PAT.3453535, PAT.3315391, PAT.3288190, PAT.3217299, PAT.3197245, PAT.3193325, PAT.3177218, PAT.3175532, PAT.3148809, PAT.3135058, PAT.3129883, PAT.3078739, PAT.3073738, PAT.3022198, PAT.3014646, PAT.3013332, PAT.2972705, PAT.2948584, PAT.2938068, PAT.2872990, PAT.2856920, PAT.2752597,  PAT.2656840, PAT.2595705, PAT.2506909, PAT.2506907, H06-44594, H07-118506