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Method for preserving regularity during logic synthesis

US6557159B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2000
Grant dateApr 29, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F30/327
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention concerns a method for maintaining regularity in a netlist during logic synthesis. The method determines a global regularity for the netlist. The method determines a group of elements in the netlist having similar regularity signatures. Further, the method applies a transform to the group of elements.

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