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Chip design method for designing integrated circuit chips with embedded memories

US6775811B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2002
Grant dateAug 10, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 4, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F30/392
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of circuit design for designing integrated circuits with one or more embedded memories. A placement is generated for timing critical logic associated with each included embedded memory in a logic design. An augmented memory boundary is generated for said each included memory. Each augmented memory boundary encompasses one embedded memory and associated said timing critical logic.

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