OBDDs
E824078
binary decision diagram
canonical representation of Boolean functions
graph-based data structure
reduced ordered binary decision diagram
symbolic representation
OBDDs (Ordered Binary Decision Diagrams) are a canonical, graph-based representation of Boolean functions that enables efficient manipulation and verification in formal methods and model checking.
All labels observed (7)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Binary Decision Diagrams | 1 |
| Binary Decision Diagrams (BDDs) | 1 |
| CUDD library | 1 |
| OBDD | 1 |
| OBDDs canonical | 1 |
| Ordered Binary Decision Diagram | 1 |
| ROBDD | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T9838515 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: OBDDs Context triple: [Symbolic Model Checking, usesDataStructure, OBDDs]
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A.
Davis–Putnam algorithm
The Davis–Putnam algorithm is a pioneering procedure in automated theorem proving and propositional logic satisfiability that laid foundational groundwork for modern SAT solvers.
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B.
Satisfiability Modulo Theories (SMT)
Satisfiability Modulo Theories (SMT) is a framework in computer science and mathematical logic for deciding the satisfiability of logical formulas with respect to background theories such as arithmetic, bit-vectors, arrays, and data types, widely used in verification, synthesis, and automated reasoning.
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C.
CDCL SAT solver
A CDCL SAT solver is an advanced algorithm for solving Boolean satisfiability problems that extends the classic DPLL approach with conflict-driven clause learning and non-chronological backtracking to greatly improve efficiency on large, complex instances.
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D.
OBDA systems
OBDA systems are software frameworks that enable querying heterogeneous data sources through an ontology-based abstraction layer, typically using languages like OWL 2 QL to provide semantic integration and efficient query answering.
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E.
Edge-Based Clausal Syntax
Edge-Based Clausal Syntax is a theoretical linguistics work by Paul Postal that develops a clause structure framework organized around hierarchical edge positions rather than traditional phrase-structure configurations.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: OBDDs Target entity description: OBDDs (Ordered Binary Decision Diagrams) are a canonical, graph-based representation of Boolean functions that enables efficient manipulation and verification in formal methods and model checking.
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A.
Davis–Putnam algorithm
The Davis–Putnam algorithm is a pioneering procedure in automated theorem proving and propositional logic satisfiability that laid foundational groundwork for modern SAT solvers.
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B.
Satisfiability Modulo Theories (SMT)
Satisfiability Modulo Theories (SMT) is a framework in computer science and mathematical logic for deciding the satisfiability of logical formulas with respect to background theories such as arithmetic, bit-vectors, arrays, and data types, widely used in verification, synthesis, and automated reasoning.
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C.
CDCL SAT solver
A CDCL SAT solver is an advanced algorithm for solving Boolean satisfiability problems that extends the classic DPLL approach with conflict-driven clause learning and non-chronological backtracking to greatly improve efficiency on large, complex instances.
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D.
OBDA systems
OBDA systems are software frameworks that enable querying heterogeneous data sources through an ontology-based abstraction layer, typically using languages like OWL 2 QL to provide semantic integration and efficient query answering.
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E.
Edge-Based Clausal Syntax
Edge-Based Clausal Syntax is a theoretical linguistics work by Paul Postal that develops a clause structure framework organized around hierarchical edge positions rather than traditional phrase-structure configurations.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
binary decision diagram
ⓘ
canonical representation of Boolean functions ⓘ graph-based data structure ⓘ reduced ordered binary decision diagram ⓘ symbolic representation ⓘ |
| abbreviation |
OBDD
ⓘ
linked to:
OBDDs
|
| canonicalUnderCondition |
fixed variable ordering
ⓘ
reduction rules applied ⓘ |
| constraint | variables follow a total order along all paths ⓘ |
| definedBy | Bryant 1986 paper on graph-based algorithms for Boolean function manipulation ⓘ |
| edgeType |
high (true) edge
ⓘ
low (false) edge ⓘ |
| fullName |
Ordered Binary Decision Diagram
ⓘ
linked to:
OBDDs
|
| generalizationOf | binary decision tree ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
decision nodes
ⓘ
directed edges ⓘ root node ⓘ terminal nodes ⓘ |
| hasProperty |
can be exponentially larger than other representations for some functions
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can be exponentially more compact than truth tables for some functions ⓘ each variable is tested at most once along any path ⓘ no isomorphic subgraphs ⓘ no redundant tests ⓘ reduced form is canonical for a fixed variable ordering ⓘ size strongly depends on variable ordering ⓘ supports efficient equivalence checking of Boolean functions ⓘ supports efficient logical operations ⓘ supports efficient model counting for Boolean functions ⓘ supports efficient quantification over variables ⓘ supports efficient restriction of variables ⓘ supports efficient satisfiability checking ⓘ variables are tested in a fixed order ⓘ |
| hasVariant |
ROBDD
ⓘ
linked to:
OBDDs
|
| implementedIn |
BuDDy library
ⓘ
CUDD library ⓘ
linked to:
OBDDs
JavaBDD library ⓘ |
| introducedBy | Randal E. Bryant ⓘ |
| represents | Boolean function ⓘ |
| terminalNodeValues |
0
ⓘ
1 ⓘ |
| usedIn |
combinational circuit verification
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equivalence checking of circuits ⓘ formal verification ⓘ hardware verification ⓘ logic synthesis ⓘ model checking ⓘ probabilistic model analysis ⓘ software verification ⓘ symbolic model checking ⓘ test pattern generation ⓘ timing analysis ⓘ |
| yearIntroduced | 1986 ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
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Referenced by (7)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: OBDDs
linked to: OBDDs