View Seven: The Blaauw Characterization of Computer Design
Architecture Implementation Realization
Purpose Function Cost and Buildable and
Product Principles of Logic design Release to
Language Written Block diagram, Lists and
algorithms expressions diagrams
Quality Consistency Broad scope Reliability
Meanings ISP RT level machine; Physical
(used herein) Machine ISP microprogrammed realization;
sequential machine physical
(at logic level) implementation
Characteristics of Design Areas
Source: Bill Lattin, Synopsys