[ibis-macro] Re: (Backus-Naur Form (BNF) of .ami file vs BNF of string in Parameters_In and Parameters_Out
- From: Todd Westerhoff <twesterh@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: ibis-macro@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:15:36 -0500
Walter,
I think you're on to something here.
The main issue I keep hearing is that we have trouble spec'ing the .AMI
file syntax for parser development, whether it be the IBIS parser or EDA
vendor tools. Having a formal definition of the .AMI syntax in BNF is a
great idea and, as far as I'm concerned, directly addresses many of the
problems we've had.
I took a shot at cleaning up the syntax you'd defined - fixed a few of
the typos and added whitespace for readability. I know the computers
don't care, but I think whitespace can make it easier for us humans to
review and discuss.
I think the reserved parameter stuff is reasonably clean, but I suspect
the model-specific parameter definitions still need work I'm familiar
with BNF in concept but am most certainly not an expert. If others
agree this is the way to go, let's enlist the help of someone with more
BNF experience and get this sorted out.
Todd.
Todd Westerhoff
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On 2/24/2010 8:35 AM, Walter Katz wrote:
All,
The parameter tree was initially used for the content of the strings
in Parameters_In and Parameters_Out. The modified BNF in the IBIS 5.0
AMI specification is an accurate representation and therefore an
accurate method to parse the strings in Parameters_In and Parameters_Out.
The .ami file is also in a parameter tree format, but has additional
rules. I do not know how to capture these additional rules in a formal
BNF that can be used to programmatically parse a .ami file. I did put
the following document together than may very well be misnames a BNF,
but I do think graphically documents the parser rules for the update
.ami syntax.
This follows up on the ideas that Bob suggested in his e-mail to the
group on AMI Quick Reference.
I think it is useful as is, any suggestions on how to make it more
readable, or BNF like would be much appreciated.
Walter
Walter Katz
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