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Method, apparatus, and system for two-dimensional power rail to enable scaling of a standard cell

US10147714B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 2016
Grant dateDec 4, 2018
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D84/975
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

At least one method, apparatus and system disclosed involves providing a functional cell for a circuit layout for an integrated circuit device. A determination as to a first location for a two-dimensional portion of a first power rail in a functional cell is made. A first portion of the first power rail is formed in a first direction. A second portion of the first power rail is formed in a second direction in the first location for the two-dimensional portion.

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