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Method and system for latch-up prevention

US10872190B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2019
Grant dateDec 22, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2117/02
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An integrated circuit design method includes receiving an integrated circuit design, and determining a floor plan for the integrated circuit design. The floor plan includes an arrangement of a plurality of functional cells and a plurality of tap cells. Potential latchup locations in the floor plan are determined, and the arrangement of at least one of the functional cells or the tap cells is modified based on the determined potential latchup locations.

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