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Split stack triple height cell

US11721698B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 2021
Grant dateAug 8, 2023
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D30/0243
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Split stack triple height cells and methods of generating layouts of same are described herein. The structure includes a circuit formed within three stacked rows. The circuit includes a first stage having a first plurality of electrical components and a second stage having a second plurality of electrical components. The first row includes a first electrical component of the first plurality of electrical components within a top portion of the first row. A first electrical component of the second plurality of electrical components is within a bottom portion of the first row and a top portion of the second row. A second electrical component of the second plurality of electrical components is within a top portion of the third row and a bottom portion of the second row. A second electrical component of the first plurality of electrical components is within a bottom portion of the third row.

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