Verifying decoupling capacitance using a maximum flow determination of a network
US6694499B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F30/367
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A technique for verifying decoupling capacitance using a maximum flow determination is provided. The technique involves generating a network representing decoupling capacitors and driver elements on an integrated circuit, selectively establishing connections between decoupling capacitors and driver elements, and determining a maximum flow of the network. Using the maximum flow of the network, a designer may then verify whether particular driver elements are receiving sufficient decoupling capacitance and whether particular decoupling capacitors are being used efficiently, and subsequently redesign an integrated circuit as deemed necessary.
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