Usage of the Genetic Algorithm Based Test Pattern Generator

Generates tests for combinational circuits basing on fault simulation and string manipulation (genetic operators).
 

command:
genetic


input:
SSBDD model file (.agm)
output:
test pattern file (.tst)

 
syntax:
genetic [options] <design>
 
design:
Name of the design file without .agm extension.
 
options:
­mutation_rate1 <float>
Initial mutation rate. Default is 0.1. Recommended range 0.01 ... 0.1.
­popul_size <number>
Number of vectors in a population. Must be an even value! Default is 32.
­timeout <number>
Timeout value. The greater the value the more thoroughly we search. Default timeout is 10. Recommended range 10 ... 100.
­mutation_rate2 <float>
Mutation rate applied when fitness value becomes zero. Default is 0.5. Recommended range 0.1 ... 0.5.
­max_generations <number>
Maximum number of generations. Default is 1000. Suggested range 1 ... 10,000.

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Last update: 28 July, 2004