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Optimized mapping of an integrated circuit design to multiple cell libraries during a single synthesis pass

US7530047B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 2006
Grant dateMay 5, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2026

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

Abstract

A circuit design synthesis method is provided comprising: associating a first cell library with a first block of a circuit design; associating a second cell library with a second block of the circuit design; specifying at least one constraint upon the overall circuit design; mapping a portion of the first block to a cell in the first cell library based upon the at least one constraint in view of a step of mapping a portion of the second block to a cell in the second cell library; and mapping a portion of the second block to a cell in the second cell library based upon the at least one constraint in view of the step of mapping a portion of the first block to a cell in the first cell library.

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