Design hierarchy-based placement
US6249902A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 9, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F30/392
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In computer-aided electronic design automation software, a placement system biases clustering of cells according to their hierarchical design while optimizing placement for controlling die size and total wire length. The placement system also provides for slack distribution, row improvement and randomization during partitioning. Floor plans based on trial placement and placement guiding blocks are also described.
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