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Methods for modeling latch transparency

US7225419B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 8, 2004
Grant dateMay 29, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 1, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F30/33
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In a first aspect, a method is provided that includes the steps of (1) receiving a circuit design having a plurality of latches; and (2) allowing one or more latches of the circuit design to be locally treated as exhibiting latch transparency during modeling of the timing behavior of the circuit design. Numerous other aspects are provided.

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