Method and system for chip design using remotely located resources
US6578174B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2115/08
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A multi-faceted circuit design platform facilitates the design of circuits and chips by making it easier for designers to locate and incorporate available virtual component blocks into new designs. The platform provides designers with the necessary support data on the virtual component blocks and allows designers to perform integration and connectivity verification as well as basic functional verification. In addition, the platform may provide other tools and services, e.g., electronic design automation software, computing and processing resources, integrated circuit fabrication, etc. The tools and services may be from internal as well as external sources and may be provided in whole or in part. Further, the platform may facilitate purchase, lease, or other acquisitions of the tools and services offered through it. Access to the platform may be achieved through a variety of applications.
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