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Layout method and layout apparatus for semiconductor integrated circuit

US8239803B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 2011
Grant dateAug 7, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D84/907
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A layout method of a semiconductor integrated circuit by using cell library data includes specifying a gate in a predetermined cell as a reference gate, and automatically arranging a plurality of cells by a computer such that a number of gates arranged in an area in a predetermined distance from the reference gate meets a preset gate data density condition.

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