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Power estimation software system

US6151568A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 1997
Grant dateNov 21, 2000
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2119/06
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus is described which enables a user to analyze an electrical design utilizing a computer. The elements of the electrical design are described at a register transfer level. Embodiments of the invention are described which allow the user to enter the elements described at the register transfer level and estimate the power consumption of portions or all of the electrical design.

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