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Method and apparatus for indentifying causes of poor silicon-to-simulation correlation

US6493851B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 2001
Grant dateDec 10, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F30/33
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method identifies the cause of poor correlation between an integrated circuit model and measured integrated circuit performance. The method includes determining the propagation delays through two separate integrated circuit components. The propagation delays are then compared to each other to identify the cause of the poor correlation.

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