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System and method for reducing the power consumption of clock systems

US7418675B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 2006
Grant dateAug 26, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2119/06
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system an method of designing an integrated circuit identifies a plurality of synchronous cells of an integrated circuit to be driven by a clock driver, wherein the plurality of synchronous cells are a subset of previously placed cells of the integrated circuit. The placement of synchronous cells is performed to reduce a current needed from the clock driver to drive the plurality of synchronous cells.

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