Context-sensitive constraint driven uniquification and characterization of standard cells
US6782514B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F30/327
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for minimizing the number of standard cells required to implement a digital circuit and for improving the characterization of new standard cells based on their context/environment. In addition, a systematic method that utilizes detailed characterization at the transistor-level on critical areas of the design for improved characterization and optimization of the entire design is presented.
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