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Generation of design views having consistent input/output pin definitions

US7117471B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 22, 2004
Grant dateOct 3, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F30/30
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Generation of consistent connection data for a first circuit embedded in a second circuit. In one approach, a master file is established with design data that includes for each pin in the embedded circuit, a hardware description language (HDL) pin name from an HDL description of the embedded circuit, a schematic pin name of the second circuit to which a corresponding pin in the embedded circuit is to connect, a signal direction associated with the pin, and a name of a clock to trigger a signal on the pin. A plurality of design views are generated from the master file. Each design view has a unique format relative to the other design views and includes for each pin in the embedded circuit design, at least the HDL pin name, the associated schematic pin name, and a signal direction associated with the pin.

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