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Method and computer program for management of synchronous and asynchronous clock domain crossing in integrated circuit design

US7412678B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 2004
Grant dateAug 12, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/12
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and computer program are disclosed for managing synchronous and asynchronous clock domain crossings that include steps of: (a) receiving as input an integrated circuit design; (b) identifying paths between synchronous clock domains and paths between asynchronous clock domains in the integrated circuit design; and (c) if a path between synchronous clock domains is defined as a false path in the integrated circuit design, then reporting a fatal violation.

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