Method of automatically routing nets using a Steiner tree
US7373628B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2119/08
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A technique will automatically route interconnect of an integrated circuit. In an implementation, the technique operates on a gridless layout. The technique forms a Steiner tree for a net and routs using the Steiner tree. In a specific embodiment, the technique creates tracks having varying widths.
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