Tool Time for Processor Design
			by Brian Arnold HP's workstation group uses automation in designing the PA-8000 microprocessor.
		FPGAs and Drop-in Modules
			by Steve C. Durham and Brian J. Warren A design for a digital audio transmission system is aided by existing core modules.
		Focus Report: Floorplanners and Physical Design Tools
			by Steven E. Schulz What do a song by Olivia Newton-John, physical design tools, and floorplanners have in common? They all appear in this focus report.
		Code Coverage Analysis Works In Hardware Design
			by Dan Joyce Tandem looks at software evaluation tools for hardware design verification.
		Editorial
			by Jonah McLeod Cores and More Cores
		Viewpoint
			by Bill Fuchs Language Fusion
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