An ILP-Based Algorithm for Peak Power and Max Module Power Minimization in Behavioral Synthesis

A novel approach based on the integer linear programming（ILP）is proposed for the minimization of peak power and max module power consumption.With the support of parameterized functional units library，ILP formulations are modeled and constructed using the multiple supply voltages and mult-i cycling scheme.The proposed approach has been successfully embedded in our behavioral synthesis tool and the generated corresponding results can directly serve as the input of the subsequent floorplan process.Experimental results on benchmarks indicate that simultaneously minimizing the peak power and the max module power can yield better synthesis results and better power delay product of the circuit designs.