Heuristic Techniques in Computer Aided Circuit Analysis,
Abstract
Whereas other circuit analysis systems rely on classical, formal analysis techniques, EL employs heuristic inspection methods to solve rather complex DC bias circuits. These techniques also give EL the ability to explain any result in terms of its own qualitative reasoning processes. EL's reasoning is based on the concept of a local one-step deduction augmented by various teleological principles and by the concept of a macro-element. Several annotated examples of EL in operation and an explanation of how it works were presented. Also how EL can be extended in several directions, including sinusoidal steady state analysis were discussed. EL is significant not only as a novel approach to circuit analysis but also as an application of Artificial Intelligence techniques to a new and interesting domain.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA021171
Entities
People
- Gerald Jay Sussman
- Richard Matthew Stallman
Organizations
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology