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Method and apparatus for placement of vias

US6978433B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 2002
Grant dateDec 20, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F30/394
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Method and apparatus for placement of vias is described. More particularly, source power and ground vias are placed in partial response to locations where conductive lines cross over a reserved region. The reserved region is reserved for an embedded device, and is reserved in a layout database of a host device.

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