Abstract: A behavioral abstraction is, in an abstract sense, a generalization of an event cluster. Behavioral abstraction is a technique where a predetermined behavioral sequence is automatically recognized by the simulator in a concurrent stream of system events. A behavioral sequence is at its most basic level a partial order of events. However, the events considered in a behavioral sequence are subject to configuration-based filtering and clustering. This allows a designer to create a model for a particular behavior and then set up a tool to find instances of the particular behavior in an execution trace. Behavior models are representations of partially ordered event sequences and can include events from several components.

Abstract: A behavioral abstraction is, in an abstract sense, a generalization of an event cluster. Behavioral abstraction is a technique where a predetermined behavioral sequence is automatically recognized by the simulator in a concurrent stream of system events. A behavioral sequence is at its most basic level a partial order of events. However, the events considered in a behavioral sequence are subject to configuration-based filtering and clustering. This allows a designer to create a model for a particular behavior and then set up a tool to find instances of the particular behavior in an execution trace. Behavior models are representations of partially ordered event sequences and can include events from several components.

Abstract: A method is provided for performing timing correction on a hierarchical integrated circuit design comprising the steps of forming a hierarchical integrated circuit design, applying a hierarchical timing tool to the entire circuit hierarchy, applying a timing correction algorithm to improve timing of the design as measured by the hierarchical timing tool; and applying a parallel timing management tool to multiple applications of the hierarchical timing tool and the timing correction algorithm. Also described is an information handling system including means for implementing the parallel hierarchical timing correction method of the present invention.

Abstract: A device and method for installing an adhesive-backed printing blanket on a cylinder is provided. The printing blanket has an adhesive backing for holding it on the cylinder and a leading edge substantially perpendicular to the edge of the blanket. The device comprises an angle bar having a generally orthogonal pair of leg forming an inside corner therebetween for receiving the leading edge of the printing blanket to be contiguous therewith. A first one of the legs has an inside surface being an adherend of limited adhesion, the periphery of the adhesive backing adjacent the leading edge being removably adherable thereto. The first leg also has an outside surface formed to be axially aligning with the cylinder when placed thereon. As a result, the leading edge of the printing blanket is held squarely in place on the angle bar while the printing blanket is wrapped evenly around the cylinder.

Abstract: A miniature low resistance telescoping spring probe includes telescoping tubular housing and inner plunger. Both the housing and plunger are elongated and of an electrically conductive material. The plunger has a probe head external to the housing. The inner wall of the housing and the outer wall of the plunger are engaged and concentric, providing a sliding electrical connection and a bearing therebetween. A coil compression spring urges the housing and plunger in longitudinally opposite directions. A separate low electrical resistance wiper spring member is affixed to the plunger. A substantially constant low resistance electrical connection is provided between the wiper spring member and the plunger. The wiper spring member has at least one longitudinally extending leg spring loaded outwardly into engagement with the inside wall of the housing.