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IC design process including automated removal of body contacts from MOSFET devices

US7051295B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2003
Grant dateMay 23, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F30/39
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for and method of modifying an IC design layout of an integrated circuit, comprising: accessing an initial IC design layout, with the initial layout including a plurality of MOSFET devices having a common substrate; and removing a plurality of body contacts of the MOSFET devices to create a first modified IC design layout.

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