Placement of structured nets
US8793636B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F30/392
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Mechanisms are provided for performing placement of cells in a design of a semiconductor device. An initial design of the semiconductor device is generated, the initial design comprising a first placement of cells. A preferred direction of placement associated with the cells is determined. The preferred direction is a direction along which spreading of the cells is preferred. A second design of the semiconductor device is generated by modifying the first placement of the cells to generate a second placement of cells, different from the first placement cells, based on the preferred direction of placement associated with the cells.
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